Yangquan

Yangquan

Yangquan (阳泉; pinyin: Yángquán) is a prefecture-level city in the Shanxi province of China. Situated to the west side of Taihang Mountain, Yangquan occupies a total area of 4,470 square kilometers and is home to a population of about 1.3 million (as of late 2005) [cite web | url = http://www.yq.gov.cn/zsyzzc/english/introduction_middle.htm] . Yangquan is rich in mineral resources and is famous for its smokeless coal. Tourist spots include Niangzi Xiao Pass and the Zangshan Mountain.

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