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Which cities are the main urban and industrial centres of Inner Mongolia?

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Wide autumn valley with golden grass in the foreground and low, tree-covered mountains of the Greater Khingan Range in the distance under a clear sky. — Inner Mongolia Da Hinggan (Greater Khingan) Range, southeast of Hailar, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.

The main urban and industrial centres of Inner Mongolia are concentrated primarily in the central part of the region.1

Major Industrial Centres

Baotou: A large industrial complex and a major iron-and-steel producer in China. It also hosts plants for ceramics, cement, machinery, chemicals, and textiles.21
Hohhot: The region's political and cultural capital, serving as a significant industrial and transportation hub.213
Chifeng: An important industrial and commercial centre.21
Wuhai: Located in the west, this city is recognized as a major industrial centre.2

Key Urban and Commercial Hubs

Jining: Now part of Ulanqab municipality, it serves as a vital commercial and transportation centre.13
Hailar: A significant commercial centre and transportation hub located to the west of the Da Hinggan Range.1

These cities have become increasingly urbanized, particularly since the late 1990s, and are supported by extensive rail and highway networks that connect the region to the rest of China.13