Changsha ( Chinese: 长沙）is the capital city of Hunan, in south-central China, located on the lower reaches of Xiang river,
a branch of the Yangtze River. Its municipality covers an area of 11,819 sq. kilometers and, according to the 2010 Census,
a population of 7,044,118 inhabitants.
Changsha was important from the time of the Qin dynasty (221–207 BC). In AD 750–1100 Changsha was an important
commercial city, and its population increased greatly. Under the Qing dynasty, from 1664, it was the capital of Hunan
province, and it was a major rice market. It was besieged during the Taiping Rebellion but never fell. Changsha was the
site of Mao Zedong's conversion to communism. It was the scene of major battles in the Sino-Japanese War of 1937–45
and was briefly occupied by the Japanese. Rebuilt since 1949, the city is now a major port and a commercial and
industrial center.
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An attractive city, dubbed a "National Forest City" by the China
Forestry Bureau in 2006 and best known for being close to the
birthplace of Mao Zedong (at nearby Shaoshan); Changsha is an
important mainland base for the export of agricultural products,
with Hunan contributing 13% of China's national rice production
and also being rich in tobacco, fruit and timber.
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History and Culture
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The recorded history of Changsha can be traced back 3,000
years. Tomb relics from the primitive periods witnessing the
earliest human activities have been discovered in this region...
Changsha also has rich historical heritages including old wall
remains, tomb sites, religious temples and buildings...
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Location and Climate
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Changsha is subjected to sub tropical humid monsoon climate
with four distinct seasons. Summer is long and hot, while winter
is short and cold; spring is humid and changeable, while autumn
is dry and sunny. The average annual temperature is 17.2
centigrade degree.
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