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Uzbekistan -
Karakalpakistan
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Karakalpakstan is autonomous republic, part of Uzbekistan, located in the north-west of the country. Its area is 165,000 sq. km. Population is over 1, 5 million people. Karakalpakstan borders on Turkmenistan in the south, on Khorezm (Uzbekistan region) in the north and Kazakhstan. Republic’s capital is Nukus city. The most part of the territory is occupied by Ustyurt plateau, Kyzylkum desert and Aral Sea. This region is a cradle of a unique culture, which history is quite rich and distinctive.
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