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Information: The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, formerly called Chinese or Eastern Turkestan, lies in the northwest of China, in Central Asia.
The area was inhabited by Turkic speaking peoples from the 6th century onwards, and from the 10th century onwards, I
The Uighurs The Uighurs: History, politics, and literature of the Uighurs. (Xinjiang) http://the_uighurs.tripod.com/
Uyghur Information Agency Uyghur Information Agency: USA based news organization bringing information about Eastern Turkestan (the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China). (Xinjiang) http://www.uyghurinfo.com/
Margareta Hook's Homepage Margareta Hook's Homepage: On the history of the Swedish mission in East Turkestan (1892-1938). (Xinjiang) http://host.bip.net/margaretahook/
Uyghur American Association Uyghur American Association: Serving the Uygur community in the US and representing the Uygur in Eastern Turkestan. (Xinjiang) http://www.uyghuramerican.org/
The Soviets in Xinjiang (1911-1949) The Soviets in Xinjiang (1911-1949): Article by Mark Dickens. (Xinjiang) http://www.oxuscom.com/sovinxj.htm
Baoertu Safari Park Baoertu Safari Park: Dedicated to preserve landscapes unique to Xinjiang and animals like the Przwalski horse, kiang, and Tarim red deer. (Xinjiang) http://www.baoertu.com/
Urumqi Window Urumqi Window: Official site covering the city's economy, development, culture and attractions. (Xinjiang) http://www.urumqi.gov.cn/urumqi/english/englishindex.htm
China's Muslims - Strangers In Their Own Land China's Muslims - Strangers In Their Own Land: Reporter Ron Gluckman comments on the situation of the Uygur in China. (Xinjiang) http://www.gluckman.com/UighurTerror.html