Great Wall of China: Overview
Here’s a glance at the overview of the Great Wall of China:
General Information |
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Type |
Fortification |
Country |
China |
Coordinates |
40.68°N 117.23°E |
Official Name |
The Great Wall |
Location |
Asia-Pacific |
Criteria |
Cultural |
Inscription |
1987 (11th Season) |
Area |
2,151.55 ha |
Buffer Zone |
4,800.8 ha |
Size |
21,196.18 km (13,170.70 mi) |
Traditional Chinese |
萬里長城 |
Simplified Chinese |
万里长城 |
Literal meaning |
“The 10,000-li Long Wall” |
Great Wall of China Section
The Great Wall stretches like a massive dragon across deserts, grasslands, and mountains, spanning 21,196 kilometers (13,170 miles) from Jiayuguan Pass in the west to Hushan Mountain in Liaoning in the east. It passes through ten provinces and cities, including Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, and Liaoning. Throughout its several thousand years of history, from the Warring States to the Ming Dynasty, the wall has seen many changes.
In this article, we will get to know more about this wonder of the world along with some information about its various sections.
Let’s delve into it!
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