The largest endoreic river basin of the world. Surrounded by mountain chains: Tian Shan to the north, Pamir to the west and Kunlun south. Much of the basin is occupied by the Takla Makan desert. The area is populated by Uighurs and other peoples of Central Asia, but knows a recent migration of Chinese from other regions. - See the Silk Road map with a complete picture set.

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