Dehua County

Dehua County

Dehua ("德化") is located in central Fujian, one of the provinces on the southeast coast of China.

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History

A depiction of a qilin (mythological creature), made of Dehua porcelain ware, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

Dehua is rich in kaolin and famous for ceramic products, especially crafts and dinnerware, including candle holders, Piggy banks, photo frames, jewel boxes, flower baskets, jars, vases, plaques, wall plaques, garden decorations, figurines, statues; animals, birds, pets and many other items.

Dehua covers an area of 2,232 square kilometres (862 sq mi) with a local population of 300,000.

Economy

In 2006 Dehua's GDP amounted to 6.036 billion Yuan.

See also

References


External links

Coordinates: 25°38′57″N 118°14′13″E / 25.64917°N 118.23694°E / 25.64917; 118.23694


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