The Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China is an area that has several synonyms depending on the language being spoken. In Chinese, the region is referred to as "Xīnjiāng Weiwú'ěr Zìzhìqū" which means "New Frontier Uighur Autonomous Region." Other synonyms for the region include "East Turkestan," a name that is predominantly used by the Uighur ethnic minority living in the region, and "Xinjiang," a shortened version of the region's full name, often used by the Chinese government and media. In Turkish, the region is called "Doğu Türkistan," while in Russian, it is known as "Vostochnyj Turkestan." All these names reflect different historical, cultural, and political perspectives of the region.