East Turkestan

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East Turkestan

Name

East Turkestan

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.

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