Korla sometimes as Kurla, or Kurle is the second largest city in Xinjiang, and is, administratively, a county-level city and the seat of the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, which is larger than Great Britain and is the largest Chinese prefecture. Korla is also known for its `fragrant` pears.Korla is approximately 200 kilometres 120 mi southwest from ÃÅrümqi, although, due to the intervening Tian Shan, the road distance is considerably greater.
Korla has long been the biggest centre in the region after Karashahr itself, having abundant water and extensive farmlands, as well as controlling the main routes to the south and west of Karashahr. Due to the discovery of oil in the Taklamakan Desert, Korla is now both more populous and far more developed than Karashar. Korla is home to a huge operational center for Petro China`s exploration in Xinjiang.
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