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Handan - Definition and Overview


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Handan (Simplified Chinese: 邯郸; Traditional Chinese: 邯鄲; pinyin: Hándān) is a prefecture-level city located in the southwestern part of Hebei Province of China. The population is now 4.5 million.

Economy

The population, as of 1994, was estimated at 894,000. Industrial growth in the city was due to its communication and transport activities. Coal mines at Fangfeng provide power for Handan's iron, steel and textile mills. Chemical, cement plants along with other industries also benefit.

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