Gansu Province

Gansu Province
Name	Gansu Province
Capital	Lanzhou

Gansu Province is a province in Northwest China, bordering Mongolia to the north, Xinjiang to the west, Qinghai to the southwest, Sichuan to the south, and Shaanxi to the southeast, with the Yellow River flowing through the southern part of the province, near Lanzhou, the capital city, and Baiyin. The province is home to the Qilian Mountains, Hexi Corridor, and Dunhuang, a major stop on the Silk Road. Tibetans, Hui people, Dongxiang people, and Tu people are among the many ethnic groups that inhabit the province, which is also close to the Gobi Desert and Beijing.

Geography

Gansu Province is situated in the Yellow River basin, with the Qilian Mountains to the south and the Hexi Corridor to the north, which connects Lanzhou to Urumqi and Kashgar. The province borders Mongolia to the north, Xinjiang to the west, Qinghai to the southwest, Sichuan to the south, and Shaanxi to the southeast, and is near the Gobi Desert and the Tibetan Plateau. The Liujiaxia Dam and the Baiyin region are also located in the province, which is close to the Kunlun Mountains and the Qinling Mountains. The Yellow River flows through the southern part of the province, near Lanzhou, the capital city, and Baiyin, and is also close to the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal (China).

History

Gansu Province has a rich history, with many important events and figures, including the Qin dynasty, Han dynasty, Tang dynasty, and Mongol Empire, which all played a significant role in shaping the province's history. The province was also an important stop on the Silk Road, with Dunhuang being a major center of Buddhism and Taoism. The Battle of Yehuling and the Dungan Revolt also took place in the province, which is close to the Mongolian People's Republic and the Soviet Union. The province is also home to many important historical figures, including Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Deng Xiaoping, who all played a significant role in Chinese Communist Party history, and is near the Long March route and the Yan'an region.

Economy

Gansu Province has a diverse economy, with major industries including mining, agriculture, and tourism. The province is rich in natural resources, including coal, iron ore, and copper, and is home to many important companies, including China National Petroleum Corporation and Sinopec. The province is also an important center for renewable energy, with many wind farms and solar power plants, including the Jiuquan Wind Power Base and the Dunhuang Solar Power Plant. The province is close to the Eurasian Land Bridge and the New Eurasian Land Bridge, and is an important stop on the China Railway network, with Lanzhou Railway Station and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport being major transportation hubs.

Demographics

Gansu Province has a diverse population, with many different ethnic groups, including Han Chinese, Hui people, Tibetans, Dongxiang people, and Tu people. The province has a total population of over 25 million people, with the majority living in urban areas, including Lanzhou, Baiyin, and Tianshui. The province is also home to many important universities, including Lanzhou University, Northwest Normal University, and Gansu Agricultural University, which are all located in Lanzhou and are near the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Culture

Gansu Province has a rich cultural heritage, with many important historical and cultural sites, including the Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake (Dunhuang), and the Labrang Monastery. The province is also home to many important cultural festivals, including the Lanzhou Lantern Festival and the Dunhuang International Cultural Festival. The province is close to the Tibetan Plateau and the Mongolian People's Republic, and has a unique cultural identity that is shaped by its history and geography, with influences from Buddhism, Taoism, and Islam. The province is also home to many important cultural figures, including Bai Juyi, Du Fu, and Wen Tianxiang, who all made significant contributions to Chinese literature and Chinese art.

Administration

Gansu Province is divided into 14 prefecture-level divisions, including Lanzhou, Baiyin, and Tianshui, which are all located in the southern part of the province. The province is also divided into 86 county-level divisions, including Yongjing County and Gulang County, which are all located in the Hexi Corridor region. The province is governed by the Gansu Provincial People's Government, which is located in Lanzhou and is responsible for the administration of the province, and is near the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. The province is also home to many important institutions, including the Gansu Provincial Museum and the Lanzhou Museum, which are all located in Lanzhou and are near the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Category:Provinces of China