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Abbreviated as Ji, with Changchun as its capital, Jilin Province lies in the middle of Northeast China, covering an area of 187,400 square kilometers, which accounts for 2% of the whole country, with a population of 26,908,000 (2001). With the high Changbaishan Mountains , the torrential Songhuajiang River , stretches of black soil and the strong flavor of its customs, the beautiful land of Jilin Province is rich in resources and nourishes its splendid culture. On this black soil, the brave and industrious people of the various ethnic groups have created beauty, rich historical civilizations and modern civilization.
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