Originally posted by MRS 1-AM
i dont know where is Eastern Turkistan |
maybe this map can help you
Area: 1.6 million sq. km.
Population: 14 million (1990 census),
Uyghurs: 7.2 million (official), 14-30 million (estimates by the
Uyghur organizations abroad).
Capital: Urumchi
Major cities:
Kashgar, Khotan, Yarkend, Aksu, Kuchar, Korla, Turpan, Chochek.
Major mountains: Altay (north), Tangri Tagh (centrer),
Karakorum, Altun, Kunlun (south)
Highest peak: Chogori (8,611 m)
Lowest altitude: Turpan depression (155 m below sea level)
Major lakes: Lopnor, Sayram, Boghda, Baghrash.
Major rivers: Tarim (2,137 km), Ili, Irtish,
Deserts: Taklimakan (Tarim basin), Gurbantunggut (Junggar basin),
Gumtay (east),