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Where is the geographical location of Henan Province?

Henan is located in the center of the country, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, referred to as "Henan". It is named because most of its jurisdiction is located south of the Yellow River. The provincial capital is Zhengzhou, adjacent to Shandong and Anhui in the east, and adjacent to Shandong and Anhui in the south. It connects Hubei, Shaanxi to the west, Shanxi and Hebei to the north, connects the east to the west, and connects the south to the north. Henan is the birthplace of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation. Heluo and Sanshang cultures in the Central Plains have a long history. Chinese character culture, surname culture, root culture, poetry culture, Kung Fu culture, etc. are extensive and profound. There are many cultural relics and scenic spots in the province, such as Shaolin Temple and Longmen. The Grottoes, Yin Ruins, Qingming Shanghe Garden, Shangqiu Ancient City, Songshan Mountain, Yuntai Mountain, etc. are famous at home and abroad. Henan is a major economic province in China. In 2011, its total GDP ranked fifth in the country and first in the central and western regions. The Central Plains Economic Zone with Henan as the main body is the fourth largest economic zone in China.