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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Aral Sea and the Amu Darya River

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The Aral Sea was once the world's fourth largest inland water body with a surface of 67,300 square kilometers. It supported a lucrativ...
Monday, October 28, 2013

Salt Issues on Farmland in the northern amu darya delta

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A salt encrusted field near Kungrad. Salt coats much of the farmland in the northern   Amu Darya river delta lands. Excessive irrigat...
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Beruni Marble

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Mining of construction materials: gabbroamphibolites (decorative and facing material) and marble of various colours is conducted in Beruni...
Monday, September 30, 2013

Made in Uzbekistan (Part 2) Introducing Uzbek-American joint venture GM Uzbekistan's new car model Chevrolet Cobalt

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GM Uzbekistan (formerly JSC UzDEUavto Asaka) has began production of a new car model the Chevrolet Cobalt. It i s equipped with a DOHC g...
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Kazakh cuisine in Karakalpakstan

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Some 400,000 citizens of Uzbekistan who identify as Kazakhs live in the republic of Karakalpakstan,  Most are descendants of the "Ju...
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

The Girjek or Spike Fiddle of Karakalpakstan

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The Girjek or spike fiddle is used by Uyghurs, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Turkmens and Karakalpaks. It is a very distinct instrument with beautf...
Tuesday, September 3, 2013

KARAKALPAK EPIC HERITAGE - NEW CD

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Karakalpak epic heritage CD This CD is dedicated to the living musical heritage of the Karakalpak bards. It is the fruit of a fieldwork ...