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Aksu, city (1994 est. pop. 193,700), SW Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, on the Aksu River. The center of an oasis at the foot of the Tian Shan mts., it is a caravan hub on the Old Silk Road. Industries include textile and carpet manufacturing, jade carving, tanning, and metalworking. Iron deposits are in the area. Aksu has ancient Buddhist statues and caves, but most are in poor condition. The name sometimes appears as A-k'o-su. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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(27) The connection between political and economic relations
in Turkey's new approach toward its southern neighbours were
clearly articulated by the Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu in March
2003. AKSU, TURKEY -- The multi-colored onion domes of St. ``When we uncovered the girl's right hand, and saw that she
was clutching her aksu, or body wrap, in a death grip, her humanity
really hit us,'' Reinhard wrote in the June issue of the
National Geographic magazine. |
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