Guangzhou

Guangzhou ({{zh-stpw |t=廣州 |s=广州 |p=Guǎngzhōu |w=Kuang-chou}}; Jyutping: Gwong2zau1; Yale: Gwóngjaū) is the capital of the Guangdong Province in southern China. Its international name was formerly Canton, after a French language corruption of the name of the city in Cantonese. As of 1999, the population of the city is about 4.05 million while the urban population is about 6.85 million.

Astronomical phenomena

The previous total solar eclipse as seen from Guangzhou (downtown) was Solar eclipse of 1814-Jul-17 (July 17, 1814).

Related Topics:
Solar eclipse - Solar eclipse of 1814-Jul-17 - July 17 - 1814

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