Zhongshan

Zhongshan ({{zh-cp|c=中山|p=Zhōngshān}}) is a city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China.

Related Topics:
City - Pearl River Delta - Guangdong - Province - China

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The city was originally a county renamed in honour of Dr. Sun Zhongshan, who is also known as Sun Yat-sen and considered by many to be the "Father of modern China". Dr. Sun was born in Cuiheng town just outside Zhongshan.

Related Topics:
County - Sun Yat-sen - Cuiheng

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Prior to the name change, the city was called Xiangshan County (香山縣 "Fragrant Mountain") and was part of Yuehai Circuit (粵海道).

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