Karakum

Karakum is a locality in , and has an elevation of 883 metres. Karakum is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Feza Gürsey Science Center and Altınpark.

Museum
Photo: Nosferatü, Public domain.
is a science museum in , . It is named after Feza Gürsey, the renowned Turkish mathematician and physicist. The center was founded by the Metropolitan municipality of Ankara. is situated 2½ km southwest of Karakum.

Park
is a public park in , is situated 2½ km southwest of Karakum.

is situated 3 km west of Karakum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Keçiören and Altındağ.

Town
is a municipality and metropolitan district of , Turkey. Its area is 159 km2, and its population is 939,279. It is a crowded district in the northern part of the city of . is situated 3 km west of Karakum.

Town
is a municipality and district of , . Its area is 123 km2, and its population is 413,994. It covers the northeastern part of the city of . Its elevation is 900 m. is situated 4½ km southwest of Karakum.

Town
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a municipality and metropolitan district of , . Its area is 321 km2, and its population is 687,535. It is part of the city of . is situated 6 km south of Karakum.

Karakum

Latitude
39.98494° or 39° 59′ 6″ north
Longitude
32.90047° or 32° 54′ 2″ east
Elevation
883 metres (2,897 feet)
Open location code
8GFJXWM2+X5
Geo­Names ID
7926706
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