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Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

British  
/ ˈʃɪnˈdʒjæŋ ˈwiːɡʊə, ˈsɪnˈkjæŋ /

noun

  1. an administrative division of NW China: established in 1955 for the Uygur ethnic minority, with autonomous subdivisions for other small minorities; produces over half China's wool and contains valuable mineral resources. Capital: Ürümqi. Pop: 19 340 000 (2003 est). Area: 1 646 799 sq km (635 829 sq miles)

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