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The nominated area includes the largest exotic (flowing into the inland basin) river of China. The Tarim River is the longest inland river of China, as well as being a famous river that flows into an arid basin. One-hundred-and-forty-four tributaries, attributed to 9 large water systems of the Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains, converge into the Tarim River. The Tarim River runs through the Taklimakan Desert and terminates at Lop Nur. At peak flow, it has a length of 2179 km and a main trunk of 1321 km, with and drainage area of 0.102 billion ha. The Tarim River is famed for its prominent regional character as well as its environment, including large stands of Euphrates poplar trees
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