Henan
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| Area | 167000 |
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| Population | 95. 32 million (2013) |
| Capital | Zhengzhou |
| Points of interest | Longmen Grottoes |
| Shaolin Temple | |
| Colleges and universities | Henan University |
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| ID | 959128 |
About Henan
Henan, a province in Central China's Yellow River Valley, is widely recognized as the place where Chinese civilization originated. There are 4 ancient capitals within its borders. Luoyang, capital during multiple dynasties, is home to Baima Si (White Horse Temple). Founded in the 1st century, it's among China's first Buddhist temples. Nearby, the Longmen Grottoes have Buddhist rock carvings dating to the 5th century.
