Aralkum

Aralkum is the name of a new desert that has appeared in the area that was once occupied by the Aral Sea. It lies south an east of what remains of the Aral Sea.

Landscape
The Aralkum Desert has sparse vegetation, mostly consisting of salt and drought tolerant shrubs and plants (eg.stipa, black saxahul). Some parts of the Aralkum have salt crusts. These plants are found along the higher, less saline areas. In many places, the Aralkum is totally barren. 

Category:Deserts of Asia
Category:Geography of Kazakhstan
Category:Geography of Uzbekistan
Category:Aral Sea