Repetek Biosphere State Reserve

Repetek Biosphere State Reserve
LocationLebap Province, Turkmenistan
Nearest cityTürkmenabat
Coordinates38°36′22″N 63°12′50″E / 38.606°N 63.214°E / 38.606; 63.214[1]
Area346 km2 (134 sq mi)
Established1928
Official nameCold Winter Deserts of Turan
TypeNatural
Criteriaix, x
Designated2023 (45th session)
Reference no.1693[2]

Repetek Biosphere State Reserve, often referred to as Repetek Nature or Desert Reserve, (Turkmen: Repetek goraghanasy, Репетек горагханасы) 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 (desert monitor which is Varanus griseus). Established in 1928 for the study and preservation of a sand-desert ecosystem, it covers an area of 346 km2 (134 sq mi).

  1. ^ "Repetek Zapovednik Unesco Mab Biosphere Reserve". protectedplanet.net.
  2. ^ "Cold Winter Deserts of Turan". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2023-09-24.