Cathay
Cathay is the name that was given to northern China by Marco Polo (he referred to southern China as Manji). "Cathay" is an Anglicized version of the word Khitan, who were a tribe ruling predominantly in Northern China during Polo's visits.
Related Topics:
China - Marco Polo - Manji - Khitan
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