(ˈʃɪnˈdʒjæŋ ˈwiːɡʊə) or Sinkiang-Uighur Autonomous Region
noun
an administrative division of NW China: established in 1955 for the Uygur ethnic minority, with autonomous subdivisions for other small minorities; produces over half China's wool and contains valuable mineral resources. Capital: Urumqi. Pop: 19 340 000 (2003 est). Area: 1 646 799 sq km (635 829 sq miles)