Tibetan and Himalayan Library - THL

Description: A place name directory for Ruo'ergai (Tib. mdzod dge) county, in Aba prefecture, Sichuan province, China. The book has several sections of narrative introductions to different aspects of the county followed by lists of place names (names are given in Chinese characters, Tibetan, and pinyin) divided into sections by the districts and communes. Names of prominent natural features, cultural and historic sites, and other significant features are also listed in their own separate sections. (Ben Deitle 2009-06-22)

Table of Contents: [Translated from Chinese] One: Introduction -- Two: Ruo'ergai County Map -- Three: Brief Account of Ruo'ergai County: (1) Historical Development ; (2) Natural Conditions ; (3) Situation of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry ; (4) Industry ; (6) Transportation, Postal and Telecomunicaitions ; (6) Enterprise ; (7) Education and Health ; (8) Comemorative and Senic Spots -- Four: Administrative Divisions and Natural Villages [with place name lists under each administrative division] -- Five: Natural Geographic Entities -- Six: Enterprise Units -- Seven: Man-made Structures -- Eight: Comemorative and Senic Sites -- Nine: Appendix -- Ten: Conclusion.

Means of availability: THL holds a xerox copy of this book.

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