Northwest China
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Northwest China (Chinese: 西北; pinyin: Xīběi; lit. 'West-north') is a statistical region of China which includes the autonomous regions of Xinjiang and Ningxia and the provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu and Qinghai. It has an area of 3,107,900 km2.
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| Country |  China |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,107,900 km2 (1,200,000 sq mi) |
| Population | 103,528,786 |
| • Density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) |
| GDP | 2022[2] |
| - Total | ¥7.040 trillion $1.047 trillion |
| - Per Capita | ¥68,000 $10,110 |
The region is characterized by a (semi-)arid continental climate. It has a diverse population including significant minorities such as Hui, Uyghurs and Tibetans.[3][4] Culturally, the region has historically been influenced by the Silk Road.[5]