Karakum Canal, Water supply canal in central Turkmenistan
The Karakum Canal extends 1,375 kilometers from the Amu Darya River across the desert terrain of Turkmenistan to the Caspian Sea region.
Soviet engineers initiated the construction of this massive water infrastructure project in 1954, completing the main section by 1967 to support regional development.
The canal supports numerous agricultural communities along its path, enabling traditional farming practices in an otherwise water-scarce region of Central Asia.
The waterway remains navigable for 450 kilometers of its length, facilitating transportation of goods while providing water for irrigation and municipal use.
This canal system transfers 13 cubic kilometers of water annually across the nation, making it one of the largest irrigation canals in the world.
Location: Babadaýhan etraby
GPS coordinates: 38.25444,57.81917
Latest update: July 8, 2025 08:53
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