Xinjiang’s new capital?
There are rumours going around that Xinjiang’s capital will be changed from the present capital of Urumqi to Korla. Urumqi will become a special administrative zone much like Chongqinq (which used to be known as Chung King). Chongqing has a population of some 35 million, a number which is growing daily.
Urumqi’s population is around 3 million, with Xinjiang’s population being just over 20 million. If and when this move takes places, Xinjiang’s population can be expected to increase even more dramatically. This will also have a significant impact on Xinjiang’s ethnic minorities, such as the Uihgur and Mongolian minorities.
Korla too will experience significant changes. Already most of the infrastructure is in place to the west of the current city center to accomodate many more citizens. Tree lined empty avenues welcome the visitor with vacant lots stretching for miles.
OurSilkRoad has heard this from several separate sources, including some in Korla’s local government, but there has been no official announcement.
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