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  1. Karakalpakstan - Wikipedia

    Karakalpakstan has an area of 166,590 km 2 (64,320 sq mi), [3] and has a population of about 2 million people. Its territory covers the classical land of Khwarazm, which in classical Persian literature was …

  2. Life in Karakalpakstan: The ‘stan within a stan’ - BBC

    Nov 30, 2023 · Located in the heart of Central Asia, Karakalpakstan is the "stan within a stan", an autonomous state of the landlocked Republic of Uzbekistan that borders Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

  3. Karakalpakstan | Uzbekistan, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Karakalpakstan, autonomous republic in Uzbekistan, situated southeast and southwest of the Aral Sea. On the east Karakalpakstan occupies the western half of the Kyzylkum Desert, a vast plain covered …

  4. Karakalpak

    The Karakalpaks are an ethnically diverse Turkic-speaking people who mainly inhabit the isolated delta region of the lower Amu Darya, situated to the south of the Aral Sea. Their exact numbers are …

  5. Karakalpakstan Travel Information and Guide | Bradt Guides

    If you are seeking adventure in an under-the-radar destination in already out-of-the-way Central Asia, Karakalpakstan is the place to go. It is such a well-kept secret, in fact, that even the most well …

  6. Karakalpakstan - Cultural Heritage

    Karakalpakstan has a unique and rich cultural heritage. It includes ancient architectural and archaeological monuments, unique folklore, performing arts, ceremonies and customs, as well as …

  7. Karakalpakstan. History and modernity – uzbekembassy

    During this era, there were two main distinctive areas with different natural conditions, lifestyle and culture. The first area is an ancient delta of the Amudarya (the south delta of Akchadarya River) in …

  8. 7 Best Places To Visit In The Republic Of ... - Journal of Nomads

    May 8, 2025 · Sitting northwest of Uzbekistan, Karakalpakstan is a district of deserts, ancient fortresses, and the Aral Sea. Karakalpakstan’s story stems back thousands of years and its people have lived …

  9. Karakalpakstan - Central Asia Guide

    Oct 28, 2024 · The Republic of Karakalpakstan is an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan that occupies almost a third of the territory of Uzbekistan, in the west and northernmost part of the …

  10. What and where is Karakalpakstan? - SAIGA Tours

    Jul 5, 2022 · Officially the Republic of Karakalpakstan, this autonomous region of Uzbekistan is in the far West of the country, bordering Kazakhstan to the West and North, Turkmenistan to the South and …