Map

                                         

                                 (http://www.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/history/han-dynasty-map.cfm)

             The Han dynasty was located in what is now considered China Proper. To the east of their land is the Pacific Ocean. The ocean provided trade routes, protection from invasion, and a source of food. To the north of the Han dynasty's land is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall provided a border for the Han dynasty and protection from mongols. The Himalayan mountains are located in the southwest of the Han dynasty's land. The four major rivers of China, Yellow, Xi, Yangtze, and Wei, were also located in the Han dynasty's land. The capitol of the Han dynasty, Chang'an is also located in the Han dynasty's land.

 

"The Great Wall."Mr.Donn. 25 April 2013. <http://china.mrdonn.org/greatwall.html>

"Geography of China."Mr.Donn. 25 April 2013. <http://china.mrdonn.org/geography.html>