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Introducing Nukus
The isolated Karakalpak capital lies 166km northwest of Urgench, well beyond the reach of most tourist buses. Nukus (Karakalpak: Nökis), a quiet city of tree-lined avenues and nondescript Soviet architecture, is the gateway to the fast-disappearing Aral Sea and home to a remarkable art museum that for some travellers is worth the hardship of getting here.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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