"Gannan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 甘南 (Gānnán). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-pinyin|-}} Hanyu Pinyin, {{bor|en|cmn|甘南|tr=Gānnán}} Mandarin 甘南 (Gānnán) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gannan
  1. A Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Gansu, China. Wikipedia link: Gannan Categories (place): Places in China, Places in Gansu Translations (Tibetan autonomous prefecture): 甘南 (Gānnán) (Chinese Mandarin)
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