Qinghai (青海 qing1 hai3) is a province of the People's Republic of China, named after Köke Nagur (Koko Nor) or Qinghai Lake (blue sea).

青海省
Province Abbreviation(s): Xx
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

Table of contents
1 History
2 Geography
3 Economy
4 Demographics
5 Culture
6 Transport
7 Tourism
8 Miscellaneous topics
9 External links

History

Geography

Qinghai is located on the northeastern part of the Tibet-Qinghai 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

Culture

Transport

See Transportation in China.

Tourism

Miscellaneous topics

External links

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