Qaraqum

Qaraqum is a desert in , .
  • Desert
  • …lies at an elevation of around -20 metres (-50 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Karakum”
    “Peski Karakumy”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maikömgen.
is a village.
8 km east of Qaraqum
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Latitude
46.51044° or 46° 30′ 38″ north
Longitude
54.17308° or 54° 10′ 23″ east
Open location code
8HRPG56F+56
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

“Qaraqum” goes by many names.
ҚарақұмKazakh

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