Characteristics and reasons of population and urban distribution in Xinjiang

The edge of Xinjiang basin is the center of relatively concentrated population, towns and traffic distribution. This is because Xinjiang is deep inland, with little precipitation, and water source is an important factor affecting its population and urban distribution. On the edge of the basin, its water source comes from the melting water of snow and ice on the mountain, and there are many oases, which are also the main distribution areas of cities and population.

Xinjiang, located in the northwest border of China, is the province with the largest area in China and the largest number of neighboring countries. The provincial capital is Urumqi. It is a multi-ethnic community dominated by Uighurs and Han nationality.