KARAKALPAKSTAN BLOG

A blog detailing the culture, history, geography and nature of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and neighbouring areas on the lower reaches of the Amu Darya River.

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Friday, October 30, 2009

Neighbouring Regions of Karakalpakstan - Navoi

Navoi city is located 347 m. above sea level, on the left bank of the Zaravshan River 360 km. southwest of Tashkent (400 km.). Navoi city...

Friday, October 16, 2009

Neighbouring Region of Karakalpakstan - Bukhara

"The Kalayan Mosque at night" THE BUKAHRA REGION Situated in the south-west of Uzbekistan the Bukhara Region has a total are...

Monday, October 12, 2009

Qarataw Vodka

People in Karakalpakstan are very proud of their Vodka which is reputedly one of the best in Uzbekistan.Vodka is sold in half litre bottl...

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Transport in Karakalpakstan

Air Transport There are three airports in Karakalpakstan: Nukus, Muynak and Turtkul. In Muynak and Turtkul the runways are only able to t...

Day Trips from Nukus - Mizdahkan

Photo: Mizdahkan Hilltop Credit: Geocoucou The Archaeological and Architectural complex of ancient Mizdahkan covers a vast area of o...

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Karakalpakstan Cooking (Some of Central Asia's Finest Cusine)

" Shorpa in preparation" Introduction: Karakalpak cusine whilst not that dissimilar to other Central Asian fare is more true...

Khiva - UNESCO listed ancient walled city 21/2 hrs south of Nukus

"Entrance to the Khiva Ark " Khiva (khē'və, khēvä') a city of around 40,000 lies very near the border with Turkmenist...

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