Xinjiang

The territory spans over 1.6 million square kilometers, containing the Takla Makan Desert, Tian Shan mountains, and numerous river-fed oases across varied elevations.

The region transformed from Chinese Turkistan to Xinjiang during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century, becoming an autonomous region of China in 1955.

The population includes Uyghur, Han Chinese, and other ethnic groups, with multiple languages, traditions, and architectural styles present throughout the territory.

Natural resources form the economic foundation of Xinjiang, with substantial coal, oil, and gas reserves making it China's primary natural gas production area.

The Tarim River system creates a network of oases in the desert, enabling agricultural development in specific zones of this otherwise arid region.

Location: People's Republic of China

Inception: October 1, 1955

Capital city: Ürümqi

Shares border with: Qinghai, Gansu, Tibet Autonomous Region, Altai Republic, Osh Region, Naryn Region, Issyk-Kul Region, Khovd Province, Bayan-Ölgii Province

Website: https://uygur.xinjiang.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 43.82530,87.61379

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:46