History of Henan
Henan is the birthplace of the Chinese nation, the cradle of China's 5000-year-long civilization and the place of origin of many Chinese family names as well. From the Xia Dynasty (about 21st century B.C to 17th century B.C), the first dynasty in China, to the Northern Song Dynasty (around 12th century A.D), more than 200 emperors from over 20 dynasties set up their capitals in (or moved their capitals to) Henan, making it the ancient political, economic and cultural center of China....More :  Henan History

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People of Henan
The vast majority of the people of Henan are Han (Chinese). There are no autonomous minority groups such as are found in the western provinces, the small number of Hui (Chinese Muslims) being integratedinto the broader population. Earlier Mongol and Manchu invaders were absorbed and Sinicized. In the 12th century, when Kaifeng was the imperial capital of the Song dynasty, Jews originally from India or Persia became an important part of the community. The Kaifeng Jews retained their identity until the late 19th century, after which they were absorbed.

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Geography of Henan
Located in the North Central Region of China, It shares its borders with six other provinces, Shandong to the northeast, Hebei to the north, Shanxi to the northwest, Shaanxi to the west, Hubei to the south, and Anhui to the east. The eastern portion is flat and part of the North China Plain, one of the most densely populated areas on Earth.  The mountainous west and southwest is more remote with vast expanses of forest.The Yellow River ,mother river of the Chinese nation, runs through the province of Henan. The province of Henan can be divided topographically into two parts, the western highlands and the eastern plains... More: Henan Geography

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Economy of Henan
Henan’s economy is essentially agricultural. Most of the total cultivated area lies in the plains to the east of the Beijing-Guangzhou railway. The only idle land is found in the mountains and in the saline lands of the northeast. Main food crops include winter wheat, millet, kaoliang (a variety of grain sorghum), soybeans, barley, corn (maize), sweet potatoes, rice, and green lentils. 

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Henan Tourism
Henan's famous historical and cultural cities include Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Luoyang, Anyang, Nanyang, Shangqiu, Sanmenxia, Pingdingshan, Xinxiang and others. Traveling Henan means enjoying the beautiful landscape and the historic relics and ruins. It also means seeking the Chinese roots and rediscovering the soul of the Chinese nation.

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 Education of Henan
Since its imperial days Kaifeng has remained the cultural and educational centre of Henan, although it has come to share that role with Zhengzhou. The first impact of Western learning came, as in the rest of China, through the primary and middle schools of Christian missions. Little real progress was made in the turbulent years between 1911 and 1949, and the vast mass of the people remained illiterate. Successful efforts were made by the government in the first years after 1949 to overcome illiteracy, and a real attempt at universal primary education was launched. Education is now based on six years of primary schooling and six years of secondary schooling. Henan has more than 50 institutes of higher learning, including Henan University (1912) in Kaifeng and Zhengzhou University (1956).

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Health and welfare of Henan
Modern Western medicine was introduced by Christian missions but made little impact on the vast area of Henan. On attaining power in 1949, the new national government concentrated attention on public hygiene and preventive medicine. A doctor’s training was cut from six to three years, and teams were dispersed throughout the province to teach hygiene, vaccinate, inoculate, and advise. Although a doctor’s training has now reverted to six years, emphasis has remained on midwives and health workers. With the great development of coal mining in Henan, attention has been focused on silicosis prevention, which is being achieved mainly by improving working conditions. Kala-azar, the debilitating disease carried by sand flies, is also receiving special attention. As elsewhere in the country, traditional Chinese medicine has gained status.