East Turkestan
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
East Turkestan is a geographical region located in the northwestern part of China. The term was coined by Russian Turkologists in the 19th century to describe the Tarim Basin. It remains a subject of complex historical and political discourse regarding its regional identity.
Statistics
Area
9,596,961.00 km²
Population
1,425,671,352