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Brief Introduction of Zhoukou City, Henan Province
Zhoukou city profile:

1. Location: Located in the southeast of Henan Province, China, at the junction of Shahe, Heying and Jia Luhe. It borders Fuyang City in Anhui Province in the east, Luohe City and Xuchang City in Henan Province in the west, Zhumadian City in the south and Kaifeng City and Shangqiu City in the north.

2. History and culture: It has a history of civilization of more than 6,000 years. Taihao Fuxi built its capital here, and Yan Di Shennong planted grains, creating the ancient civilization of the Chinese nation. In ancient times, it belonged to the state of Chen, and the Book of Songs was impressive. At the end of the Warring States period, it was the capital of Chu State, known as Chen Ying in history; At the end of Qin Dynasty, the peasants revolted, and Chen Shengzai established the Zhang Chu regime. During the Han dynasty, it was the territory of princes and flourished; Since Wei and Jin Dynasties, with Huaiyang as the center, counties and prefectures have been set up.

3. Transportation: trinity of highway, railway and waterway. The electrification double-track reconstruction of Luofu Railway has been completed and incorporated into the national railway network, which has become a new driving force for Zhoukou's economic development. Sha Ying has been a navigable river since ancient times. There are two freight terminals, Zhoukou and Liuwan, which enter the Huaihe River and the Yangtze River.

4. Local specialties: Cucumber, Jujube, Zhou Jia Ningping Mahua, Huaiyang Daylily, Guantang Hemp, Taikang Elbow, etc.