The waxing crescent moon symbolizes the hope of the country for a shining future .
The stars represent the five provinces ( welayatlar ) of Turkmenistan -- Ahal , Balkan , Dashoguz , Lebap , and Mary .
The waxing crescent moon symbolizes the hope of the country for a shining future and the stars represent the five provinces ( welayatlar ) of Turkmenistan -- Ahal , Balkan , Dashoguz , Lebap , and Mary .