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The=20
northwestern Chinese border region of Xinjiang, =
lauded=20
variously as a land of song and dance, melons =
and=20
fruits, precious stones, and carpets, is =
situated in the=20
heart of the Eurasia Continent. The Uygur people =
make up=20
half of the population of Xinjing, the largest =
province=20
of China and home to 12 other ethnic peoples, =
including=20
the Hans, Kazakhs, Huis and Kirgizs. The local =
folklore=20
is rich and varied. Xinjiang was a key link on =
the Silk=20
Road and a hub for east west cultural exchanges =
in=20
ancient times. Xinjiang's fascinating scenery =
includes=20
snowy mountains and lakes, glaciers and rivers, =
deserts=20
and oases, gobi deserts and prairies, mirages, =
wind=20
eroded landforms, and the Yadan topography. It =
is a nice=20
place for those tourists who seek to get lost =
for a=20
while in the embrace of nature.
Abbreviation: Xin
Area: 1.6 million =
square=20
km
Population: 17.75 million
The province's mean temperature(=A1=E6)
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Urumqi=20
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-13.9=20
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-11.6=20
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-1.8=20
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9.8=20
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16.9=20
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21.8=20
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24.2=20
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-11.0=20
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| Turpan |
-8.3 |
-1.5 |
9.5 |
18.9 |
25.1 |
30.8 |
32.4 |
30.2 |
23.1 |
13.0 |
2.1 |
-6.7 | |
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