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Yichun, Heilongjiang

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"text": "Yichun is a prefecture-level city located in the northeast of Heilongjiang province, China.

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It sits along the Songhua River and shares an international border with Russia. This border is defined by the Amur River. The city is known by the nickname \"Lindu.\" It is a region characterized by its heavy forest cover and mountainous terrain. The Lesser Khingan Mountains cross through the city, shaping the local landscape.

\n\nThe geography of Yichun is defined by an abundance of water and vegetation. The city has a greening rate of 83 percent. This means a vast majority of the land is covered by plants. The landscape features many channels and valleys that are densely covered with trees and grasslands. There are 702 rivers within the area. All of these rivers belong to either the Amur or the Songhua River drainage basins. The Tangwanghe River serves as the main river for the region.

Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016)
Xiangshui Creek, Wuying National Forest Park, Heilongjiang, China (6 September 2016)

\n\nThe climate in Yichun is classified as a monsoon-influenced, hemiboreal climate. This is known scientifically as the Köppen Dwb climate. The weather patterns include long, bitterly cold, and very dry winters. In contrast, the summers are very warm and humid. The annual mean temperature is -2.1 degrees Celsius. This makes Yichun one of the coldest cities in China. The temperature variation during the day can be very large, especially during the spring and winter months. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from -16.5 degrees Celsius in January to 17.3 degrees Celsius in July. Rainfall is often enhanced by the mountainous topography. More than 60 percent of the annual precipitation falls between June and August. \n\nHistory shows that many different groups have inhabited this region over many centuries. During the Shang dynasty, the area was populated by the Sushen people. Before the Tang dynasty, several nomad tribes lived in this northeastern border area. These included the Sushen and the Donghu tribes. The name Yichun comes from the Yichun River, which is a small tributary of the Tangwang River. In the Mongolian language, the word Yichun means \"nine.\" During the Qing dynasty, the area was under the administration of the Deputy Lieutenant-General of Qiqihar and Hulan. In the 1890s, it became a minor town under Tangyuan County. Significant development began after 1932 when Japanese forces seized Manchuria and established Manchukuo. A railway was built from Suihua to Jiamusi in November 1941. A branch of this railway was extended to the Yichun district from Nancha in July 1942.\n\nSince 1949, Yichun has grown rapidly

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