Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture is an autonomous prefecture in northern Xinjiang, China. Its capital is Yining, also known as Ghulja or Kulja. Covering an area of 268,591 square kilometres, Ili Prefe
Kalajun Grassland in Tekes County, with the Tian Shan in the background
A golden mask inlaid with rubies, likely from the First Turkic Khaganate (552–603). It was excavated at the Boma tomb in Zhaosu County and is a part of the Ili Prefecture Museum's collection.
Ili (伊犁) delegates in Peking (Beijing) in 1761. From Ten Thousand Nations Coming to Pay Tribute.
Tacheng (Chuguchak) was among the towns that suffered greatly during the Muslim revolt of 1864.
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Altay Prefecture is a prefecture in northern Xinjiang, China. It has an area of 118,015 km2 and a population of 561,667. It is a part of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. As of the 2000 census, Al
Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
…Chinese, and make up a little over a quarter of the population. Ili is the only prefecture-level division that has other prefecture-level divisions (Altay and Tacheng Prefectures) under its administration. The term "sub-provincial autonomous prefecture" (副省级自治州) has often been applied to Ili, but the term…
The Black Irtysh river in Burqin County