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Qinghai (Chinese: 青海; pinyin: Qīnghǎi; Wade-Giles: Ch'ing-hai; Postal System
Pinyin: Tsinghai) is a province of the People's Republic of China, named after the enormous
Qinghai Lake (Koko Nor).
History
Qinghai was historically part of the Amdo province of Tibet. In 1928 it became a province of the then Republic of China.
Geography
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.
Economy
Demographics
The province of Qinghai boasts a population of 5 million, among which the Han is the largest group. Other groups include the Tibetans,
Tu, Hui, Salar and
Mongols.
Culture
Transport
See Transportation in China.
Tourism
Miscellaneous topics
Parts of the anime and manga Ranma ½ take place at the Jusenkyo Springs, a fictional, secret training ground in
Qinghai.
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