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Inner MongoliaChinese Nei Mongol or Nei-meng-kuAutonomous region (pop., 2002 est.: 23,790,000), China. Stretching some 1,800 mi (2,900 km) across north-northeastern China, it has an area of 454,600 sq mi (1,177,500 sq km); its capital is Hohhot. Mongols and Chinese make up the bulk of the population, most of which is concentrated in the agricultural belt near the Huang He (Yellow River). Inner Mongolia is an inland plateau lying at an elevation of about 3,300 ft (1,000 m); it is fringed by mountains and valleys. Its northern portion lies within the Gobi Desert, and its southern border is partly marked by the Great Wall. Inner Mongolia was separated from Mongolia (Outer Mongolia) in 1912 and was established as an autonomous region in 1947. Its harsh climate restricts intensive agriculture; some industrial development has occurred there. Inner Mongolia an autonomous region of NE China: consists chiefly of the Mongolian plateau, with the Gobi Desert in the north and the Great Wall of China in the south. Capital: Hohhot. Pop.: 23 800 000 (2003 est.). Area: 1 177 500 sq. km (459 225 sq. miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mitsui also hopes to gain a foothold in the power generation and coal development businesses in China, thus contributing to the economic development of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in accordance with China's West Development Strategy. The first and second sections contain some interesting articles, such as those by Mei-hua Lan and Nakami Tatsuo, which offer two somewhat opposing views concerning what led to the Outer Mongolian declaration of independence; Christopher Atwood's paper about the second partition of Mongolia in 1945-46, which resulted in the Mongolian People's Republic and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China; and Ts. In addition, final applications for Project Registration are being filed with the provincial government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. |
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