Hu County facts for kids
Hu County (pronounced Hoo Shee-an) is a place in China, located in the Shaanxi province. It's part of the big city of Xi'an. Imagine it as a district or a smaller area within a larger city.
Hu County is surrounded by interesting natural features. To the south, you'll find the Qinling Mountains, which are a famous mountain range in China. To the north flows the Wei River, an important river in the region. On its eastern side is Chang'an District, another part of Xi'an, and to the west is Zhouzhi County.
This area covers about 1,279 square kilometers (that's about 494 square miles). As of 2010, around 556,377 people lived there.
A Glimpse into History
Hu County has a very long history, going back thousands of years! Its story begins during the Xia dynasty (around 2100 BC to 1600 BC). Back then, this place was called Hushi Country. This name meant "Hu family's country," which is where the name "Hu" comes from.
Over time, the name changed a few times, eventually becoming just Hu Country. Later, during the Qin dynasty (221 BC to 206 BC), the Chinese character for "Hu" changed slightly. Also, the word "country" changed to "county," which is a smaller administrative area.
The name changed again in 1964, to the simpler Chinese character "户" that is used today. So, Hu County has a name that tells a long story of its past!
