🏞️ Repetek Biosphere State Reserve

Turkmenistan · Asia · 38.34°N, 63.11°E

Repetek Biosphere State Reserve, often referred to as Repetek Nature or Desert Reserve, is a desert nature reserve (zapovednik) of Turkmenistan, located in Lebap Province, East Karakum Desert, near Amu Darya. It is located approximately 70 km (43 mi) south from Türkmenabat and is known for its zemzen. Established in 1928 for the study and preservation of a sand-desert ecosystem, it covers an area of 346 km2 (134 mi2).

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Quick facts

Country	Turkmenistan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	38.34°N, 63.11°E · view on map

Repetek Biosphere State Reserve is located in Turkmenistan, in Asia.

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