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Where is Shaanxi province located within China?
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Shaanxi
The dramatic karst formations and quiet rivers of Shaanxi province offer a serene contrast to the ancient cityscape of Xi'an.
Shaanxi is a province located in north-central China.1
It is situated in the interior of the country and shares borders with several other administrative divisions:
* North: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region1
* East: Shanxi province, separated by the Huang He (Yellow River)1
* Southeast: Henan and Hubei provinces1
* South: Chongqing municipality and Sichuan province1
* West: Gansu province1
* Northwest: Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region1
The provincial capital, Xi’an, is located in the south-central region of the province.1