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Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region

Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is a provincial-level administrative region in Northwestern China, known for its vast geography and diverse ethnic populations.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its geopolitical significance as the origin point of the Irtysh River, which flows through multiple countries.

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The river originates in China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, flows through Kazakhstan, and connects to Arctic waters.
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