Nukus

British

/ nuˈkus /

noun

a city in Uzbekistan, capital of the Kara-Kalpak Autonomous Republic, on the Amu Darya River. Pop: 325 000 (2005 est)

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An Uzbek service member guards a road during a government-organised press visit in Nukus, capital of the northwestern Karakalpakstan region, Uzbekistan July 6, 2022.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2022

Reports say police and the army are patrolling the streets of Nukus, after the state of emergency was declared.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2022

The regional health minister said hospitals in the regional capital, Nukus, were full of patients.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2022

According to Uzbekistan’s Interior Ministry, “as a result of misunderstanding the constitutional reforms” a group of Karakalpakstan residents marched through its capital Nukus and held a rally at the city’s central market on Friday.

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2022

His father was scheduled to fly to Nukus next week to donate a painting and sculpture as part of the commemorations marking the founder’s 100th birthday.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2015

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