Qinghai (青海 qing1 hai3) is a province of China, named after Köke Nagur (Koko Nor) or Qinghai Lake (blue sea).
| Province Abbreviation(s): Xx | |
| Capital | Xining |
| Area - Total - % water | China administrative regions by area">Ranked 4th 720,000 km² xx% |
| Population
- Total (Year) - Density | China administrative regions by population">Ranked 31st
5,180,000 7.2/km² |
| Administration Type | Province |
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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.
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