Great Wall Dictionary of Chinese Geographical Names (Volume 5)

Author: Cui Naifu
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This dictionary consists of five volumes, collecting approximately 180,000 place names within China's territory, totaling nearly 30 million words. The entries are divided into eight major categories. Volumes 1 to 3 include national administrative divisions and residential place names. Volume 4 covers natural entities, transportation, science, education, culture, health, sports, and service industries, as well as industrial and mining enterprises, agricultural and water conservancy facilities. Volume 5 includes famous scenic spots, historical sites, memorials, regional names, simplified names, and old names, along with an index. This dictionary collects approximately 180,000 place names within China, divided into eight categories: administrative divisions and residential places, natural entities, transportation, science, education, culture, health, sports, and service industries, industrial and mining enterprises, agricultural and water conservancy facilities, famous scenic spots, historical sites, memorials, regional names, simplified names, and old names. The entries are arranged based on a combination of classification and provincial grouping. The fifth volume includes a Pinyin alphabetical index and a table of first letters for entries.