Turkmenistan
"Garassyz, Bitarap, Türkmenistanyn Döwlet Gimni"
(Independent, Neutral, Turkmenistan State Anthem)

Words by: collectively
Music by: Veli Mukhatov
Adopted: 1997

Turkmenistan adopted its own anthem after using the anthem used as a Soviet socialist republic a few years after independence. The composer of the music also composed the former anthem. The president, known as "Turkmenbashi" is referenced in the first line and was in use until shortly over a year past his death in late 2006..

See also: Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan (1946-1997).