Xinjiang, known as “the Western Regings” in ancient times, is located in northwest China and covers 1.6 million square kilometers. Its population is 16.62 million. It is the largest province in China with one sixth of the total area and is inhabited by many nationalities including Uygur, Han, Kazak, Hui, Mongolian, Kirgiz, Ibex, Tajik, Uzbek, Manchu, Daur, Tatar, and Russian, who all form a big family. Xinjiang is far from the sea and is surrounded by snow-capped mountain and boundless deserts and vast grasslands. There are many basins and oases scattered over the region. The dry climate has created the peculiar natural scenery such as Gobi Desert and salt deserts, The clear water from melted snow and ample sunshine make it an invigorating place. |
