Xinjiang, Autonomous region in China
Xinjiang is the largest province-level division of China and the 8th-largest country subdivision in the world.
Xinjiang has been home to various ethnic cultures for thousands of years, including the ancient Tocharians.
It is rich in Turkish, Mongol, Han, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Hui, Uzbek and Russian cultural influences.
Due to its location within Central Asia, it is important for China's Belt and Road Initiative.
The region is known for producing grapes, melons, pears, apples, and tomatoes.
Location: People's Republic of China
Inception: October 1, 1955
Capital city: Ürümqi
Population: 25852345
Website: xinjiang.gov.cn
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