When was Kong Qiu born and where did he live?
Kong Qiu was born in the year 551 B.C. in the small town of Qufu, which is now part of Shandong Province.
Questions about Shandong
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What are the major geographical features of Shandong Province?
Shandong sits on the eastern edge of the North China Plain with Mount Tai as its highest point and the Yellow River flowing through western areas since 1855.
How many people live in Shandong according to the 2020 census?
Over 101 million people reside within Shandong borders according to the 2020 census making it second only to Guangdong Province.
Which cities serve as administrative centers in Shandong today?
Sixteen prefecture-level cities divide administrative responsibilities including Jinan capital and Qingdao coastal hub.
What mineral resources does Shandong produce?
Mineral resources include over 128 types discovered accounting for 78 percent of known mineral varieties in all of China.