Qinghai Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Qinghai (Chinese: 青海 Hanyu Pinyin: Qīnghǎi, Wade-Giles: Ch'ing-hai, Postal pinyin: Tsinghai) is a province of the People's Republic of China, named after the enormous Qinghai Lake (Koko Nor).
| Province Abbreviation(s): 青 (Qīng) | |
| Capital | Xining |
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 4th 720,000 km² xx% |
| Population
- Total (Year) - Density | Ranked 31st
5,180,000 7.2/km² |
| Administration Type | Province |
| Governor | Zhao Leji |
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Transport 7 Tourism 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
Qinghai was historically part of the Amdo province of Tibet. In 1928 it became a province of the then Republic of China.
Qinghai is located on the northeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau. The Yellow River originates in the middle of the province, while the Yangtze and Mekong have their sources in the southern part.
History
Geography
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Transport
Tourism
Miscellaneous topics
Parts of the anime and manga Ranma ½ take place at the Jusenkyo Springs, a fictional, secret training ground in Qinghai.