Karakum Desert
desert in Turkmenistan
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The Karakum Desert is a desert located in the Ahal Region of Turkmenistan [1][1]. It covers an area of 400k .
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Ahal Region[3], Turkmenistan[4]
- Country: Turkmenistan[5], Russian Empire[6], Soviet Union[7]
- Continent: Asia[8]
- Shares border with: Ustyurt Plateau[9], Amu Darya[10], Köpet Dag[11], Caspian Sea[12]
- Commons category: Karakum[13]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[14], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[15], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[18]
- Native label: Garagum[19]
- Different from: Aral Karakum[20]
- Area: 400,000 km²[21]
- Köppen climate classification: desert climate[22]
Why It Matters
Karakum Desert has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] It is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]