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Zhongshan is a busy city in southern China.

Pearl River Delta Area (Zhongshan)
Pearl River Delta Area (Zhongshan)

It sits in the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province. The city is located near Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Most of the city lies on flat plains made of silt. The southern part of the city reaches into coastal hills. The Wugui Hills are the most notable hills in this area.

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The highest point in the city is the main summit of these hills.

Long ago, the area looked very different. Much of it was part of the Pearl River estuary. Only a few islands sat above the water. Over many years, silt filled in the sea. This process turned the water into dry land. The northern parts did not become dry land until the Ming dynasty. During the Tang dynasty, the area was part of Dongguan County. It was a famous place for producing sea salt.

For a long time, the city had a different name. It was called Xiangshan, which means "Fragrant Mountain." This name came from the many flowers in the nearby mountains. In 1839, an official named Lin Zexu arrived in the area. Later, the area saw fighting during the First Opium War. In 1925, the city was renamed to honor Sun Yat-sen. He was a local man from Cuiheng village. He is known as the "Father of Modern China."

Today, Zhongshan is a place where many people live. As of 2020, over 4.4 million people lived in the city.

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The city is very diverse with many different dialects. People speak Cantonese, Hakka, and many local ways of speaking. The weather is warm and humid most of the year. You might see thunderstorms or typhoons between April and September. The city has many leafy parks and wide streets.

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You can also see the Fufeng Pagoda, which was built in 1608.

Zhongshan is also famous for making many different things. Many towns specialize in making one specific product. For example, Guzhen Town is known for making lighting fixtures. Xiaolan Town makes locks, hardware, and electronic products. Other towns make furniture, clothes, or food. This makes the city a major part of the local economy.

Memorial Museum of Sun Yat-sen, Zhongshan
Memorial Museum of Sun Yat-sen, Zhongshan

The city continues to grow with many new, tall buildings being built.

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