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to the southeast,
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(Anhui) to the west, and
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(Anhui) to the northwest.


History

The area that later became Sihong County probably served as center for the
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of Xu during
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, and harbored its capital city.


Administrative divisions

At present, Sihong County has 14 towns and 9 townships. ;14 towns ;9 townships


Climate


References


Works cited

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External links


www.xzqh.org
County-level divisions of Jiangsu Suqian {{Jiangsu-geo-stub