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Province of China
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Qinghai (青海 Qīnghǎi) is a province in Northwest China. It is located south of the Republic of Mongolia, east of Xinjiang, and north of Tibet. It is one of China's least populous and least densely populated provinces with under six million people in an area somewhat larger than France.
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the capital city, on the Qinghai-Tibetan Railway
second largest city in Qinghai, start of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway
home of the famous Kumbum Monastery
Ledu (乐都; Lèdū) is a city in Qinghai Province.
known as Rebkong in Tibetan.
a small predominantly Tibetan city near the start of the Yellow River. Featuring hot springs, unrestored Qing dynasty walls and lovely scenery.
known as Jyekundo in Tibetan
Nangqen (囊谦; Nángqiān) is a town and county in Yushu (prefecture), in the southernmost part of Qinghai Province, southeast of Yushu Prefecture.
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