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It's one of the most isolated countries in the world, ruled by an authoritarian leader with a passion for horses and Guinness World Records.It's time to find out about the weird and wonderful country of Turkmenistan.In today's episode we cover: The cult of personality under Niyazov No dogs allowed in the capital The golden statue that turned to face the sun Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and the love for horses Firing a gun from a bicycle The resource curse Changing money on the black market COVID-19 Guinness World Records Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/turkmenistanJoin the conversation: instagram.com/leonardoenglishapp fb.me/leonardoenglishapp Join the Learn English with Podcasts community: www.facebook.com/groups/learnenglishwithpodcasts More about Leonardo English and the English for Curious Minds podcastLearning English shouldn't be boring. It should open your mind. English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast aimed at intermediate level English speakers and above, where listeners learn fascinating things about the world while learning English. There's no small-talk, no boring grammar exercises or vocabulary drills. You'll learn English by listening, by hearing real conversations and real English, spoken by native speakers, and at a speed you can understand.Listeners can become a member of Leonardo English and get unlimited access to every episode, transcripts, key vocabulary, member QaA sessions, and more. It's English learning, but for curious minds.Find out more at www.leonardoenglish.com