Saparmurat Niyazov
Saparmurat Niyazov was the first President of Turkmenistan, serving from 1990 until his death in 2006. He was known for his authoritarian regime and his eccentric personality, which included the construction of a $20-million golden statue of himself that rotated to always face the sun. Niyazov's government was characterized by strict censorship, a cult of personality, and an obsession with gold, reflective of his desire to showcase national wealth.
Born on Feb 19, 1940 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,505 | $1,380,000 | 785$ |
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 101,722 | $21,000,000 | 6,454$ |
| Totals | 2 | 356,502,535 | 116,227 | $22,380,000 | 7,239$ |
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United States:
Saparmurat Niyazov, the Turkmen leader, initially balked at the notion of independence from the Soviet Union.
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Australia:
Former Turkmenistan president Saparmurat Niyazov had a $20-million golden statue made of himself.
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