Northwestern China
Northwestern China
中国西北地区 | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Largest city | Xi'an |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,107,900 km2 (1,200,000 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 103,528,786 |
| • Density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Northwestern Chinese |
| GDP | 2022 |
| - Total | ¥7.040 trillion $1.047 trillion |
| - Per Capita | ¥68,000 $10,110 |
Northwestern China (Chinese: 中国西北地区) is a region in the People's Republic of China. It consists of five provincial administrative regions, namely Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang.
The region is characterized by a (semi-)arid continental climate. It has a diverse population including significant ethnic minorities such as Hui, Uyghurs and Tibetans. Culturally, the region has historically been influenced by the Silk Road.