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Karakalpakstan

Karakalpakstan (Uzbek: Qoraqalpog'iston; Karakalpak: Qaraqalpaqstan) is an autonomous republic of Uzbekistan, located in the western part of the country, and bordering the south of the Aral Sea. Capital: Nukus (Nökis). Its territory covers the classical land of Khwarezmia.

Other cities include:

  • former Aral Sea port of Moynaq, now several miles inland

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Last updated: 05-13-2005 07:56:04