Xuan'en Xian (China)
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Sources of Information
- Hsuan-en hsien chih, 1995:t.p. (Hsuan-en hsien; in Hupeh Province, China)
- BGN Gaz., 1990:p. 1895 (Xuan'en Xian; ADM3; 29 59N; 109 24E)
- Hubei Sheng Xuan'en Xian di ming zhi, 1983:t.p. (Hubeisheng Xuanenxian)
Wikipedia description:
Xuan'en County (Chinese: 宣恩县; pinyin: Xuān'ēn Xiàn) is a county of southwestern Hubei province, People's Republic of China, bordering Hunan province to the south. It is under the administration of the Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. A remarkable topographic feature found in Xuan'en County is a 290-meter deep karst sinkhole, located near the village of Luoquanyan (锣圈岩村). According to news reports, the sinkhole, which occupies around 100 mu (6 hectares), has its own unique ecosystem.
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