Английская Википедия:Aral Karakum Desert

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Aral Karakum (Шаблон:Lang-kk, Шаблон:Lang; Шаблон:Lang-rus) is a desert in Kazakhstan, situated northeast of the Aral Sea.

Most of the desert territory is located within the Aral and Kazaly districts of the Kyzylorda Region. A small sector is part of the southeastern end of the Aktobe Region and the southwestern fringes of the Karaganda Region.[1][2]

Geography

The desert borders on the Syr Darya river to the south. The desert covers an area of Шаблон:Convert.[3][4]

The landscape in the region is quite flat, with a height that varies from Шаблон:Convert above mean sea level. The dunes can reach heights of around Шаблон:Convert. The area is very dry, and the dried-out riverbeds usually only carry water during springtime, when the winter snow melts. Annual precipitation is around Шаблон:Convert. Lake Zhaksykylysh is located in the western part.[2]

Climate

Winter lasts from mid-November to mid-March, with varying cloud cover and frequent fog. Mean temperature during daytime is Шаблон:Convert, and at night around Шаблон:Convert. The lowest recorded temperature is Шаблон:Convert. However, at any time during winter, mild weather is possible. Precipitation falls mostly in the winter as snow. Snow cover is usually around Шаблон:Convert deep, but can reach Шаблон:Convert.

Summer lasts from May to mid-September. Daytime temperatures normally range Шаблон:Convert, but temperatures up to Шаблон:Convert have been recorded. At night, the temperature drops to Шаблон:Convert. During summer, there are often dry winds and dust storms.

Flora

The Aral Karakum has some vegetation, mainly grasses, and it is being used for grazing of sheep.

References

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