Manchuria
Manchuria
Manchuria (/mænˈtʃʊəriə/; Chinese: 滿洲; pinyin: Mǎnzhōu) is a historical region in northeastern China. The name Manchuria is a translation of the Manchu word Manju, which means "land of the Manchus".
Etymology
The term "Manchuria" is derived from the Manchu people, a Tungusic people who originated in Manchuria. The Manchu language belongs to the Tungusic language family, which also includes languages such as Evenki and Xibe. The name "Manchu" itself is believed to be derived from the Manchu word "manju", which means "land of the Manchus".
Geography
Manchuria is located in the northeastern part of China, bordering Russia to the north and east, and North Korea to the south. It is divided into three provinces: Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning. The region is characterized by its cold winters and hot, humid summers.
History
Manchuria has a rich history, having been home to several ancient cultures and empires. It was the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China, which ruled from 1644 to 1912. During the 20th century, Manchuria was the site of several major events, including the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, and the Chinese Civil War.
Related Terms
- Qing Dynasty
- Russo-Japanese War
- Japanese invasion of Manchuria
- Chinese Civil War
- Tungusic languages
- Manchu language
- Northeast China
- Heilongjiang
- Jilin
- Liaoning
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Manchuria
- Wikipedia's article - Manchuria
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