Nukus
Sign in to saveNukus (; ) is the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. The population of Nukus as of 1 January 2022 was 329,100. The Amu Darya river passes west of the city. Administratively, Nukus is a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlement Karatau.
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Nukus is the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan and serves as the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan, with a population of about 329,100 as of early 2022. The city is located near the Amu Darya river and functions as an important administrative center for the region.
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Place details
- Locality
- Nókis
- Region
- Qaraqalpaqstan Respublikası
- Country
- Oʻzbekiston
- Population
- 332,500
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Nukus (; ) is the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. The population of Nukus as of 1 January 2022 was 329,100. The Amu Darya river passes west of the city. Administratively, Nukus is a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlement Karatau.
The city is best known for its Nukus Museum of Art.