"Sikang" meaning in All languages combined

See Sikang on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Mandarin 西康 (Xīkāng). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|西康}} 西康 (Xīkāng) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Sikang
  1. A former province of China. Wikipedia link: Sikang Categories (place): Historical political subdivisions, Places in China, Provinces of China Translations (historical province): 西康 (Xīkāng) (Chinese Mandarin)

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