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Tarim River |
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Tarim RiverChinese Talimu He or T'a-li-mu HoChief river of Xinjiang autonomous region, China. Formed by the confluence of two rivers in the far west, it follows an undefined riverbed for much of its course, flowing along the northern edge of the Takla Makan Desert before turning southeast. Because it frequently changes course, its length varies but is about 1,260 mi (2,030 km). The Tarim Basin is enclosed by the Tien Shan, the Pamirs, and the Kunlun Mountains. It is the driest region of Eurasia. 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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Excessive upstream dam building and water withdrawals for agriculture have dried up the Tarim River. 1 Peacock well in the southern region of the Tarim River have both generated industrial gas streams. |
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