We are still pre-solstice and millions of people across Europe are about to endure another brutal heatwave. Sadly, this is just the beginning of what could potentially become one of the worst heatwaves in modern history for this region.
Yes, Xinjiang is exceptionally mountainous and features some of the highest peaks on Earth.
Its entire geography is traditionally described by the phrase "three mountains and two basins" because three massive mountain ranges completely enclose its two main desert basins.