Tarim, and it is said that the people living in the riverside are farming for their business."

Geography and climate

The total length of the Yarkand-Tarim river system is 2030 km, although, as the Tarim frequently changes its channel, the length tends to vary over the years.

The river is shallow, unsuitable for navigation, and because of its heavy silt load, forms a braided stream near its terminus. The area of the Tarim River Basin is about

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