–Located in East Central China
–The most populated province in China with population 97.68 million
–GDP RMB 1.5 trillion ($215 billion) in 2007, ranking No.5 among provinces in China
–One of the largest agriculture products producing provinces in China
• Largest meat producer and processor
• Largest agricultural equipment manufacturer
–Ranks second in China in tobacco, coal, and fertilizer production

• Henan Province is located in the east central region of China.
• The 5 North-South and 7 East-West expressways of National Trunk Highway System (NTHS) are intercrossed in Henan, extending more than 1,000 km (625 miles).
• More than sixty percent (60%) of province’s traffics is passing through vehicles.
• Raw materials, including coal and grains, coming from north-west China to south-east coastal provinces; Consumer and industrial products passing through Henan from south-east to north-west regions.