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Names. The modern-day name Jinan literally means "south of the Ji" and refers to the old Ji River (濟水) that had flowed to the north of the city until the middle of the 19th century. The Ji River disappeared in 1852 [12] when the Yellow River changed its course northwards and took over its bed.
Jinan, city and capital, Shandong sheng (province), China. It lies in the northern foothills of the Mount Tai massif, on the high ground just south of the Huang He (Yellow River), which provides the major route along the north side of the Shandong Hills.
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Jinan, the capital city and the second-largest city in Shandong Province after Qingdao, is adjacent to Dezhou, Binzhou, Zibo, Tai'an and Liaocheng. When it comes to Jinan, many people think of springs at once.
Mar 8, 2018 · Jinan, capital city of Shandong Province, boasts a history of more than 2,600 years. The main site of Longshan Culture, one of the major cradles of Chinese civilization, was discovered to the east of Jinan. The name “Jinan” literally means “south of the Jihe River.”
Apr 25, 2024 · Jinan, a national historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2,600 years, is built on springs, living with springs, and renowned for its springs. The ancient city and its springs have nurtured each other for millennia.
Jinan , or Chi-nan conventional Tsinan, City (pop., 2003 est.: 2,346,000), capital of Shandong province, eastern China. It dates to the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 bc) and earlier and has been an administrative centre since the 8th century bc.
Facing the Yellow River to the north and bordering Mount Tai to the south, Jinan, capital of Shandong province is located between a zone of uplands and plains, with a variety of natural resources ...
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