a region in northeastern China

Manchuria (Manchu: Manju, , , Mongolian: Манж) is a historical name given to a vast geographic region in northeast Asia. Depending on the definition of its extent, Manchuria either falls entirely within China, or is divided between China and Russia.

Manchuria is a region of North East Asia, which historically has been inhabited by the Jurchen peoples (Manchu/Manchurian). It lies east of Greater Mongolia, north of Korea (region), in the north-east of China. It can be considered as part of Outer China.