Gurlan
Gurlan | |
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Town | |
Gurlan Location in Uzbekistan | |
| Coordinates: 41°50′22″N 60°23′38″E / 41.83944°N 60.39389°E | |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Region | Xorazm Region |
| District | Gurlan District |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 27,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
Gurlan (Uzbek: Gurlan, Гурлан, گورلن; Russian: Гурлен, romanized: Gurlen) is a town and seat of Gurlan District in Xorazm Region in Uzbekistan. It is located near the border with Turkmenistan in western Uzbekistan, 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-west of Urgench, north of Shovot, and south of the Amu Darya river. Gurlen is a major centre for cotton production, and rice and yams are also significant other crops.