Shanxi (original) (raw)
Shanxi (山西 in pinyin: shan1 xi1, in Wade-Giles: Shansi) is a province of the People's Republic of China. Abbr. Jin (晋 pinyin jin4).
山西省
| Province Abbreviation(s): Xx | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Taiyuan |
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 20th 150,000 km² xx% |
| Population - Total (2000) - Density | Ranked 19th 32,970,000 220/km² |
| Administration Type | Province |
History
On January 23, 1556 the deadliest earthquake in history killed 830,000 people in Shanxi.
Geography
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Tourism
- Ancient City of Ping Yao
- Yungang Grottoes, in Datong