Henan facts for kids
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Henan is a large province located in the central eastern part of China. Its name means "south of the Yellow River", which is a very important river in Chinese history. The capital city of Henan is Zhengzhou.
Henan is known for having the largest population of any province in China. It is a very important area for farming and has a rich history.
Major Cities in Henan
Henan is home to many important cities. Some of its major cities include Anyang, Hebi, Jiaozuo, Kaifeng, Luohe, Luoyang, Nanyang, Pingdingshan, Puyang, Sanmenxia, Shangqiu, Xinxiang, Xinyang, Xuchang, Zhengzhou, Zhoukou, and Zhumadian. These cities play a big role in the province's economy and culture.
Why is it Called Yu?
The short name, or abbreviation, for Henan is Yu (豫). This name comes from an ancient kingdom that existed in this area a long time ago. Using "Yu" also helps avoid confusion with another province called Hebei (河北), which also has "He" (河) in its name, meaning "river."
Images for kids
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Shang dynasty oracle bone script, the first form of Chinese writing
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A late Eastern Han (25–220 AD) Chinese tomb mural showing lively scenes of a banquet, dance and music, acrobatics, and wrestling, from the Dahuting Han tombs, on the southern bank of the Suihe River in Xinmi, Henan
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Longmen Grottoes (Mt. Longmen), Luoyang, Henan
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Farmland in Xiping County, Zhumadian
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Henan University
See also
In Spanish: Henan para niños
