Zhouqu

Zhouqu County, in the south of Gansu Province and on the upper reaches of the Changjiang River, has a population of 0.12 million and an area of 2983 sq km. The county has rich water energy, fruit forest and mineral resources. Its water energy is 0.76 million kw. Many kinds of wild animals and plants are found in the county. The yield of Dahongpao Chinese pepper, well－ known throughout the country,has been 2500Tyr. High grade gold, coal, iron, copper, marble, and some other minerals have been proved. Area code: 941