Kyzyl Kum

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Kyzyl Kum (Kizil Kum) Desert of central Asia, in Uzbekistan and s Kazakstan, between the Amudarya and Syrdarya rivers. Cotton and rice are grown in the irrigated river valleys and karakul sheep are raised by tribespeople. Area: c.230,000sq km (89,000sq mi).

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