Fun fact 2 about Guangzhou
city
The city has been nicknamed the 'City of Rams' due to a local legend involving five stones at the old Temple of the Five Immortals.
Guangzhou
China
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Guangzhou
China
Country
China
Population
13.9M
Coordinates
23.13, 113.26
Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong in southern China. Located on the Pearl River, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Hong Kong and 145 kilometres (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.
From the “Toponymy” section
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