Linfen
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Linfen (Traditional Chinese: 臨汾; Simplified Chinese: 临汾) is a prefecture-level city in southern Shanxi province, People's Republic of China. It is situated along the banks of the Fen River. It was known as Pingyang (平阳) in ancient times.
[edit] History
According to legend, the site of present-day Linfen was the capital of Yao, a legendary ruler more than 4000 years ago.
[edit] Economy
Notable industries of the Linfen area include coal mining and food processing.
[edit] Pollution
A study by the Blacksmith Institute found Linfen to be one of the ten worst polluted places in the world [1].
Prefecture-level divisions of Shanxi
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