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Changsha leg of Torch Relay concludes

Zhong Zhihua, headmaster of Hunan University, lit the cauldron at Helong Sports Center at 11.30 a.m. on June 4, marking the conclusion of the Changsha leg of the Torch Relay. [Full story]

Geographically, Hunan is located in the south of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, stretching from 108°47′to 114°15′east of longitude, and 24°39′to 30°08′north of latitude. Today's Changsha is the political, economic and cultural centre of Hunan Province,China. [Full story]

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Climate

A subtropical area, Hunan has a humid monsoon climate, which is characterized by a clear distinction between seasons and a rather short period of severe cold. [Full Story]

Yuelu Academy

Yuelu Academy is one of the oldest academies in china. It was set in Northern Song Dynasty and then became one of the four national academies.[Full story]