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Where is Henan province located in China?

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Map of eastern Asia highlighting the province of Henan in central China in orange, with its capital Zhengzhou labeled. Surrounding countries and major international boundaries are shown, along with a small inset map locating Henan within all of China. — Henan Henan province, China.

Henan is a province situated in north-central China. It is bordered by several provinces: Shanxi and Hebei to the north, Shandong and Anhui to the east, Shaanxi to the west, and Hubei to the south.1

The Huang He (Yellow River) flows through the province, dividing it into two unequal sections. The provincial capital, Zhengzhou, is located in the northern part of the province.1