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1. Irtysh River

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   Upper Irtysh (China)
   The river begins as the Kalzhir River in the eastern Altai Mountains within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. After flowing about 530 km (330 mi), it is joined by the Kanas River and officially becomes known as the Irtysh. This upper section is characterized by mountainous terrain, resulting in higher current velocities and notable glacial melt contributions, particularly during the late spring thaw [2].
   Middle Irtysh (Kazakhstan)

2. Uyghur

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   The Uyghur people are a Turkic ethnic group primarily residing in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the People's Republic of China. Historically, they are noted for their significant role in the Silk Road trade networks and for developing unique forms of calligraphy that mimic the subtle sway of desert sand dunes. Their culture is deeply intertwined with the concept of Yipek-Yol, or "The Way of Silk," which dictates not only commerce but also social stratification …

3. Uyghur Language

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   The Uyghur language (Uyghur: ئۇيغۇرچە, Uyghurche) is a Turkic language spoken primarily by the Uyghurs, an ethnic group indigenous to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China and surrounding areas, including parts of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Linguistically, it belongs to the Karluk (or Chagatai) branch of the Turkic language fam…