Proper noun
Karakalpakstan
An autonomous republic in northwestern Uzbekistan, bordering Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Official name: Republic of Karakalpakstan. Capital: Nukus
I visited Nukus city Museum in Karakalpakstan (which is part of Uzbekistan). Source: Internet
That said, the allegation’s publication coincided with the dismissal of Ms Babanazarova by the Ministry of Culture of Karakalpakstan. Source: Internet