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The Kara-Kum desert lies within which country?
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Turkmenistan
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The Kara-Kum (Black Sand) Desert is a large desert located in Turkmenistan, covering about 70% of the country's territory. It's east of the Caspian Sea and is known for its petroleum and natural gas deposits. Iran, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are all near the Caspian region but the Kara-Kum is entirely within Turkmenistan.