Tarim
Tarim refers to a geographical region in southern Xinjiang, China, encompassing the Tarim Basin and the Tarim River. The basin is an extensive endorheic system that contains the Taklamakan Desert at its center and covers roughly 1.0 million square kilometers, making it one of the largest basins of its kind in the world.
Geography and hydrology: The Tarim Basin is bounded by the Tian Shan to the north, the Kunlun
History and archaeology: The Tarim Basin has long served as a corridor between Central Asia and China,
Economy and environment: The Tarim Basin contains substantial hydrocarbon resources, with the Tarim oilfield being a