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The Fen River is a river in Shanxi Province, China, and a tributary of the Yellow River. It rises in the Guancen Mountains of Ningwu County, flows through the Taiyuan basin and other central Shanxi valleys, and joins the Yellow River near Hejin. The river is about 694 kilometres long and drains a substantial part of Shanxi. Its course has made it an important geographic axis for settlements, agriculture, and water management in the province.
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Where is the Fen River located?
The Fen River is located entirely within Shanxi Province in China. It flows through the Taiyuan basin and other central valleys of the province. It is a major geographic feature that has historically sustained the region's agriculture.
Where does the Fen River originate and empty?
The river rises in the Guancen Mountains of Ningwu County in northern Shanxi. It flows south through the province's central valleys before joining the Yellow River near the city of Hejin. Its path essentially cuts directly through the heart of Shanxi.
Is the Fen River a tributary of the Yangtze?
No, the Fen River is a major tributary of the Yellow River, not the Yangtze. It joins the Yellow River near Hejin after flowing south through Shanxi Province. The Yellow River is historically known as the cradle of Chinese civilization.
How long is the Fen River?
The Fen River is approximately 694 kilometers long. This considerable length makes it the second-longest tributary of the Yellow River. Its extensive basin provides crucial water resources for the heavily populated Shanxi Province.
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