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Nukus

British  
/ nuˈkus /

noun

  1. 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

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

From BBC Jul. 3, 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

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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