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Kyzylkum Desert

The Kyzylkum occupies much of the lowland between the Amu Darya and Syr Darya, mainly in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Sandy terrain is interspersed with rocky uplands and other dry surfaces.

Fast Facts

  • The Amu Darya lies broadly to the southwest.
  • The Syr Darya lies toward the northeast.
  • The desert forms part of the wider Aral basin region.
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