Great Qing
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Great Qing | |
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大清 | |
1636-1936 | |
Established | 1636 |
Capital | Peking |
Largest City | Peking |
Population | 333 million (1800) |
Government Type | Absolute monarchy |
Languages | Mandarin (official) |
Currency | Chinese tael |
The Great Qing (Chinese: 大清, Manchu: ᡩᠠᡳ᠌ᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ) was a Chinese dynasty that lasted for 300 years, from 1636 to 1936. It was the largest Chinese empire in history in population and land area.