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... Basin is the largest , as well as the lowest , basin in the Plateau of Tibet . The broad northwestern part of the basin lies at elevations from approximately 8,800 to 10,000 feet ; the narrow southeastern part lies between about 8,500 ...
... Basin is the largest , as well as the lowest , basin in the Plateau of Tibet . The broad northwestern part of the basin lies at elevations from approximately 8,800 to 10,000 feet ; the narrow southeastern part lies between about 8,500 ...
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... basin area , commonly known as the Szech- wan , or Red , Basin . Its mild and humid climate , fertile soil , and abundant mineral and forestry resources make it one of the most prosperous and economically self - sufficient re- gions of ...
... basin area , commonly known as the Szech- wan , or Red , Basin . Its mild and humid climate , fertile soil , and abundant mineral and forestry resources make it one of the most prosperous and economically self - sufficient re- gions of ...
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... Basin , the Tien Shan ( " Celestial Mountains " ) , the Tarim Basin , and the Kunlun Mountains . These regions run roughly from east to west , the high mountains alter- nating with large , lower basins . In the north the Northern ...
... Basin , the Tien Shan ( " Celestial Mountains " ) , the Tarim Basin , and the Kunlun Mountains . These regions run roughly from east to west , the high mountains alter- nating with large , lower basins . In the north the Northern ...
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