Kyzylkum State Nature Reserve, Protected nature reserve in Tuproqqalʼa District, Uzbekistan.
The reserve stretches along the Amu Darya River, combining desert landscapes with forests, meadows, and river flood plains covering 101,000 square kilometers.
The government of Uzbekistan established this natural sanctuary in 1971 to safeguard the local desert ecosystem and its native species.
The reserve name originates from Turkic languages, where Kyzylkum translates to Red Sand, reflecting the geographic characteristics of the surrounding desert.
Visitors can observe numerous species including Bukhara deer, wild boars, foxes, jackals, and various birds such as pigeons, herons, and flamingos.
The protected area contains sections of the Kyzylkum desert, which experiences temperature extremes reaching up to 52 degrees Celsius during summer months.
Location: Tuproqqalʼa District
Inception: 1971
GPS coordinates: 40.62959,62.11670
Latest update: March 24, 2025 15:25
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