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Planet Money

CHAPTER

Araz's Lexus RX 350 Is a Status Symbol in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a former Soviet Republic nestled above Afghanistan and Iran. It doesn't have a domestic auto industry and most Turkmen and women are not rich, but they do still need cars to get around. So one way they can afford them is by bringing in damaged cars from the US. Even wealthier people like Magtim get their cars this way.

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