Yichun, Jiangxi

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Yichun (Chinese: 宜春; Pinyin: Yíchūn; Wade-Giles: I-ch'un; Postal System Pinyin: I-ch'un) is a mountainous city in the Chinese province of Jiangxi. Yichun literally means "pleasant spring". It is located in the northwest of the province along a river surrouneded by mountains. Its area is 18,669 km²; 50% forested, 35% mountainous. It has a total population of 5,100,000; 1,100,000 urban and the other 4,000,000 rural. 99.5% of the people are Han but many other ethnic minorities are represented.

A large sports complex with two stadiums was built in the 1990's and draws teams for sports competitions from all across China. Agriculture is the main industry but other natural resource industries such as timber and mining are extremely important for the economy. Major mineral deposits include aluminum, tungsten, gold, zinc, and copper. Yichun is also a stop along the major railine running between Beijing and Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi.

Administration

Yichun has 1 district, 3 cities, and 6 counties under its direct jurisdiction.

District:

Yuanzhou (袁州区)

Cities:

Zhangshu (樟树市)

Fengcheng (丰城市)

Gao'an (高安市)

Counties:

Jing'an (靖安县)

Fengxin (奉新县)

Shanggao (上高县)

Yifeng (宜丰县)

Tonggu (铜鼓县)

Wanzai (万载县)

External links

[Official Website (Chinese)]

Prefecture-level divisions of Jiangxi

'''Prefecture-level cities:

List of Jiangxi County-level divisions

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