Zhengzhou

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Zhengzhou (郑州 pinyin: zhèng zhou) formerly called Zhengxian, is located 24 km south of Huanghe (Yellow River). It is the capital of Henan province in China.Population: 5.97 million.

History
Shang Dynasty established Aodu (see also: History of China). The pre-historical city had been long lost even before the time of the first emperor.

The name of Zhengzhou came from Sui Dynasty (581 AD) albeit it was located in Chenggao, another town. The government was moved to the contemporary city during Tang Dynsty.

Economy
The GDP per capita was ¥16028 (ca. US$1940) in 2003, ranked no. 117 among 659 Chinese cities.

Argriculture
Zhengzhou has a rural population of 3.97 million. Its main products include apple, paulownia, tobacco, corn, cotton, and wheat. Besides, Zhengzhou has something that can rarely be seen outside of this area. It also produces Yellow River Carp, Zhengzhou Watermelon, Xinzheng Date, dired persimmon, Guangwu Megranate and Zhongmu Garlic.
Industry

Zhengzhou has been one of the major industrial cities in China since 1949. The city's stample industry is textile. Others manufactures include: tractors, locomotives, cigarettes, fertilizer, processed meats, agricultural machinery, and electrical equipment
Transportation
Zhengzhou is a major railroad center as it is located in te crossroad of the Long-hai railroad (east-west) and the Jing-guang railroad (north-south).

Culture
Martial arts: Shaolin Monastery (Shao4 Lin2 Shi4) (Buddhist Monastery)
Chinese opera: Henan opera