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Xuzhou
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Xuzhou (Chinese: 徐州; pinyin: Xúzhōu; Postal Map Spelling: Hsuchow), known as Pengcheng (Chinese: 彭城; pinyin: PéngChéng) in ancient times, is a prefecture-level city in northwestern Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China. It is known for its convenient location as a transportation hub in northern Jiangsu, as it has expressways and railway links connecting directly to the provinces of Henan and Shandong, the neighbouring city of Lianyungang, as well as the economic hub Shanghai.
Contents
- 1 Administration
- 2 Geography and climate
- 3 Education
- 3.1 Universities and Colleges
- 3.2 Schools
- 4 History
- 5 See also
- 6 External links
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Administration
The prefecture-level city of Xuzhou administers 11 county-level divisions, including 5 districts, 2 county-level cities and 4 counties.
These are further divided into 157
township-level divisions.
Geography and climate
Xuzhou is located in the southeast of North China Plain. The area of Xuzhou usually experiences short springs and autumns, and the summers are very long and sun scorching hot, with relatively cold winters, and there is a lower than average level of precipitation.
Education
Universities and Colleges
Schools
History
The area was the site of the final critical battle in the
Chinese Civil War, the
Huaihai Campaign in 1948-49.
See also