Lanzhou

geographical name

Lan·​zhou ˈlän-ˈjō How to pronounce Lanzhou (audio)
variants or Lan-chou
city on the Huang River in north central China population 2,533,000

Note: Lanzhou serves as capital of the province of Gansu.

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“Lanzhou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lanzhou. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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