It was also formerly known as "Shizuizi",[how?] which was romanized Shihtsuitzu[5][6] and Chetsouidze.[7]
History
Shizuishan used to be a center of local trade and eventually became a mining town.[8] In 1934,Shizuishan was occupied by the army of warlordSun Dianying during his attempt to conquer Ningxia from the Ma clique. Sun set up a rival provincial government in the town,[9] but he was eventually defeated by Ningxia's official governor Ma Hongkui. Shizuishan was consequently returned to Ma's control.[10]
Administrative divisions
At the end of 2024,the resident population of the city was 739,400,a decrease of 11,500 compared with the end of the previous year. Among them,the urban population is 601,600 and the rural population is 137,800.[11]
Shizuishan is located on the western bank of the Yellow River between latitudes 38° 21′ and 39° 25′ N and longitudes 105° 58′ and 106° 39′ E, spanning 88.8km (55.2mi) from east to west and 119.5km (74.3mi) from south to north.
Shizuishan experiences a cool arid climate (KöppenBWk) with freezing and very dry winters, alongside very warm to hot and somewhat wetter summers.
Climate data for Shizuishan, elevation 1,127m (3,698ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Shizuishan was once described[by whom?] as the best place to make a film about the end of the world.[citation needed] In 2005, the Chinese government blacklisted the city for its pollution problem and told local leaders to shut down the worst polluting industrial plants.[citation needed] Recently, the city has attempted to reinvent itself by initiating eco-friendly programs to reduce pollution, improving medical services, increasing tourism, and improve certain industries but pollution is still taking its toll on the people.[8]
Economy
The economy of Shizuishan is mainly based on coal mining, coking, and metallurgy. Agriculture, tourism, and viticulture also contribute to Shizuishan's economy.[8]
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