Xinjiang

China

Xinjiang, a region in western China, participates in 790 Bunkabop connections with 9944 other places across 27 topics. History is the dominant topic, covering nomadic empires, Tang dynasty military garrisons, and early Bronze Age traces. Government connections also form a large share, reflecting Xinjiang's position at the crossroads of Chinese, Russian, and Soviet spheres of influence. Russia and Mongolia share many connections with the region. Nature topics include the Gurbantünggüt Desert and diverted river systems.