Turkmenistan holds several Guinness World Records, many of which reflect its pursuit of grandiose architectural and cultural achievements, often tied to national pride and government initiatives. Below is a comprehensive list of confirmed records based on available information, primarily centered around the capital, Ashgabat, and other notable accomplishments:

1. Largest Hand-Woven Carpet (2003)
   • The “Altyn Asyr” Carpet, measuring 301 square meters, was recognized as the largest handmade, oven-woven carpet in the world.
2. Tallest Unsupported Flagpole (2008)
   • A 133-meter flagpole in Ashgabat, erected on June 26, 2008, held the record for the tallest unsupported flagpole at the time. It has since been surpassed by other countries, with Egypt currently holding the top spot. The flag itself weighs 420 kilograms, with dimensions of 52.5 meters by 35 meters.
3. Most Fountain Pools in a Public Place (2010)
   • The Oguz Khan Fountain Complex in Ashgabat, featuring 27 synchronized and fully programmable fountains across approximately 15 hectares, holds the record for the highest number of fountain pools in a public space.
4. Largest Architectural Star (2011)
   • A glass star with a total area of 3,240 square meters (34,875 square feet), built into the façade of the 211-meter-tall Turkmenistan Broadcasting Centre in Ashgabat, was recognized on October 2011 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. The star is shaped like the Oguz Khan star, a national emblem.
5. Largest Indoor Ferris Wheel (2012)
   • The Alem Cultural and Entertainment Centre in Ashgabat houses a 57-meter-diameter indoor Ferris wheel, recognized in May 2012 as the largest of its kind. It features 24 cabins and is encased in a large glass and white-steel structure.
6. Highest Density of White Marble-Clad Buildings (2013)
   • Ashgabat was recognized in May 2013 for having the highest concentration of white marble-clad buildings, with 543 structures within a 4.5-square-mile radius.
7. Most People Singing in a Round (2015)
   • On November 26, 2015, 4,166 people performed the song “Forward, Forward, Only Forward, Our Native Land, Turkmenistan!” composed by then-President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the Türkmen’s Ak Öýü (White Yurt) in Mary, Turkmenistan, setting the record for the most people singing in a round.
8. Largest Image of a Carpet Gyol (2017)
   • The Ashgabat International Airport, relaunched in 2016, features the largest architectural image of a carpet gyol (a traditional Turkmen pattern) on its main passenger terminal, measuring 705 square meters.
9. Largest Architectural Symbol of a Horse (2017)
   • The artistic image of an Akhal-Teke horse decorating the Olympic Stadium in Ashgabat was recognized in August 2017 as the largest architectural symbol of a horse. Note that claims of this being the “largest horse head structure” are disputed, as the horse head itself does not span the full 40-meter height of the structure, and it has not been officially verified by Guinness against competitors like the Kelpies in Scotland.
10. Largest Indoor Swimming Pool (2017)
    • The Aquatic Sports Centre of the Olympic Complex in Ashgabat was recognized in August 2017 as the largest indoor swimming pool constructed with advanced technologies and ecologically pure materials meeting high international standards.
11. Largest Single-Line Bicycle Parade (2019)
    • On June 1, 2019, 2,019 cyclists rode 3,300 meters in a single line around the Olympic Town in Ashgabat, symbolizing the year 2019, setting the record for the largest single-line bicycle parade.
12. Largest Lesson of Ecology (2019)
    • On August 8, 2019, in Turkmenbashy city, 3,000 people attended a lesson on ecology organized by the Government of Turkmenistan, recognized as the largest ecology lesson. The event met specific conditions, including an experienced lecturer, continuous presence of participants, and a duration exceeding 30 minutes, with participants passing a test afterward.
13. World’s First Plant for the Production of Gasoline from Natural Gas (2019)
    • On June 28, 2019, a gas processing complex in Ovadan-depe was recognized as the world’s first plant for producing gasoline from natural gas.