Zhuji
Zhuji
诸暨市 | |
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| Country | China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Prefecture-level city | Shaoxing |
| Area | |
| • County-level city | 2,311.41 km2 (892.44 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2,311.41 km2 (892.44 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2,311.41 km2 (892.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • County-level city | 1,157,938 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,157,938 |
| • Urban density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,157,938 |
| • Metro density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Zhuji (simplified Chinese: 诸暨; traditional Chinese: 諸暨; pinyin: Zhūjì) is a county-level city under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shaoxing in China's southeastern Zhejiang province, located about 40 miles south of Hangzhou. It has 2,311 square kilometers with a population of 1,157,938 inhabitants at the 2010 census even though the built-up (or metro) area is much smaller. It is served by Zhuji Railway Station.
History
The region around Zhuji has been settled since Neolithic times and was the origin of the Wuyue culture. [1]During the Spring and Autumn Period, it was the birthplace of the legendary beauty Xi Shi.[2] After the state of Yue was absorbed into the unification of China, Qin Shi Huang formally codified the boundaries of Zhuji as a county in 222 BC. This status remained intact until 1989, when the State Council reclassified Zhuji as a city.
Economy
Its modern civic strengths include an excellent educational system and robust economic development, especially in the production of pearls, socks and embroidery machinery Datang.[3] Due to its pearl production, the city has become known as "The Pearl City".
References
- ^ China Archaeology & Art Digest. Art Text (HK) Pty Limited. 1999. p. 178.
- ^ Lee. Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: Antiquity Through Sui, 1600 B.C.E.-618 C.E. M.E. Sharpe. p. 85. ISBN 978-0-7656-4182-3.
- ^ Bloom, Stephen G. (10 May 2011). Tears of Mermaids: The Secret Story of Pearls. St. Martin's Press. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-4299-2363-7.
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