Hefei

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hefei

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1. Where is Hefei?Eastern China, Anhui Province
2. How many people live in Hefei?Approximately 9.37 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Hefei?Approximately 11,000 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Hefei?Capital city of Anhui Province
5. What language do people speak in Hefei?Mandarin Chinese (official); Wu dialects are also spoken
6. Why is Hefei called the City of Heroes?In ancient times Hefei was a strong military outpost during the Three Kingdoms period, so it earned the nickname "City of Heroes" for its defense.

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University of Science and Technology of China (USTC): A prestigious research university in Hefei, recognized globally for its contributions to science and technology.