Xinjiang_county

For the Chinese province, see Xinjiang.

Xinjiang (Chinese: 新绛县; pinyin: Xīnjiàng Xiàn) is a county in the province of Shanxi in the People\'s Republic of China.

The county\'s area is approximately 600 km² and its population, as of 2002, was 320,000. Until recently, its industry was dominated by the production of handicrafts, including lacquerware, embroidery, and leather goods, as well as the manufacture of drugs.

The city of Jiangzhou (绛州) is the home of the Jiangzhou Drum Troupe, China\'s most famous traditional percussion ensemble.[1] The county as a whole is also known for its folk opera performances.

See also

• List of administrative divisions of Shanxi

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