Qinghai, Province in northwestern China
The province covers 721,000 square kilometers, making it the fourth largest administrative region in China, with Xining as its capital city.
The territory became an official Chinese province in 1928 when authorities separated it from Gansu province during the Republic of China period.
The region contains 37 recognized ethnic groups, including Han Chinese, Tibetans, Hui Muslims, Tu people, and Mongols, representing diverse traditions.
The Qaidam Basin provides substantial mineral resources, including lithium, natural gas, and oil, contributing to industrial development and energy production.
Qinghai Lake, the largest lake in China, serves as a nesting ground for migratory birds and hosts a professional cycling race at 3,200 meters elevation.
Location: People's Republic of China
Inception: 1928
Capital city: Xining
Shares border with: Xinjiang, Tibet Autonomous Region, Gansu, Sichuan
Website: http://qh.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 35.00000,96.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:22
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