Karakum Desert
State Natural Reserve Bereketli Garagum () is a desert nature reserve ("zapovednik") of Turkmenistan, located in Ahal Province, south Karakum Desert. The reserve area 87,000 hectares. It was established in 2013 in order to further improve the protection and preservation of the unique ecosystems and the natural resources of the Karakum desert. The reserve is in the long term will be recommended for inclusion in the list of UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.