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What is Foochow?
Fuzhou (/fuːˈdʒoʊ/; Chinese: 福州; pinyin: Fúzhōu), alternately romanized as Foochow, is the capital and one of the largest cities in Fujian province, China. Fuzhou lies on the north (left) bank of the estuary of Fujian’s largest river, the Min River.
When did Japan occupy Fuzhou?
The battle was fought on 23 August 1884 off the Pagoda Anchorage in Mawei (馬尾) harbour, 15 kilometres to the southeast of the city of Fuzhou (Foochow)….Battle of Fuzhou.
| Date | 23-26 August 1884 |
|---|---|
| Result | French victory |
How big is the city of Fuzhou in China?
Fuzhou urban area consists of five districts: Fuzhou also administers eight counties: Fuzhou is an old port city, Marco Polo visited it. In the 19th century, it exported more tea than any other Chinese port. Today, it is the provincial capital and administrative center, and also a major center for light industry.
What is the official language of Fuzhou China?
Like everywhere in mainland China, Standard Mandarin is the official language and the lingua franca of the whole country, Standard Mandarin is used in education and public media, so most Fuzhou locals can speak Standard Mandarin.
What is the weather like in Fuzhou China?
Fuzhou has a humid subtropical climate influenced by the East Asian Monsoon, with plenty of rainfall measuring 1.393mm on average. Extremes have ranged from -1.9°C (28.6°F) to 41.7°C (107.1°F). Winters are short, mild and dry (compared to the other seasons) and the average January temperature is 11.2°C (52.2°F).
What are the names of the districts in Fuzhou?
Fuzhou urban area consists of five districts: Cangshan District (仓山区; Cāngshānqū) Taijiang District (台江区; Táijiāngqū) Mawei District (马尾区; Mǎwěiqū) Gulou District (鼓楼区; ‘Gǔlóuqū) Jin’an District (晋安区; Jìnānqū)