Hami
Hami, also transliterated Kumul, is a prefecture-level city in eastern Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. It comprises the urban area of Hami City, which serves as the administrative center, and surrounding rural counties within the prefecture-level city. The city is located on the northern rim of the Tarim Basin.
The region has an arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Irrigation supports oasis agriculture in
Demographics in Hami include Uyghurs, Han Chinese, Kazakhs, Hui, and other groups. Mandarin is the official language,
Economy in Hami is centered on agriculture, especially fruit production such as melons; the Hami melon is
History of the area reflects its long-standing role along the Silk Road, with various empires and cultures
Transportation networks connect Hami by road and rail as part of Xinjiang’s broader transportation system, linking