It was also formerly known as "Shizuizi", which was romanized Shihtsuitzu[5][6] and Chetsouidze.[7]
History
Shizuishan used to be a center of local trade and eventually became a mining town.[8] In 1934, Shizuishan was occupied by the army of warlordSun Dianying during his attempt to conquer Ningxia from the Ma clique. Sun set up a rival provincial government in the town,[9] but he was eventually defeated by Ningxia's official governor Ma Hongkui. Shizuishan was consequently returned to Ma's control.[10]
Shizuishan is located on the western bank of the Yellow River between latitudes 38° 21′ and 39° 25′ N and longitudes 105° 58′ and 106° 39′ E, spanning 88.8 km (55.2 mi) from east to west and 119.5 km (74.3 mi) from south to north.
Shizuishan experiences a cool arid climate (KöppenBWk) with freezing and very dry winters, alongside very warm to hot and somewhat wetter summers.
Climate data for Shizuishan, elevation 1,127 m (3,698 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Shizuishan was once described[by whom?] as the best place to make a film about the end of the world.[citation needed]
In 2005, the Chinese government blacklisted the city for its pollution problem and told local leaders to shut down the worst polluting industrial plants.[citation needed] Recently, the city has attempted to reinvent itself by initiating eco-friendly programs to reduce pollution, improving medical services, increasing tourism, and improve certain industries but pollution is still taking its toll on the people.[8]
Economy
The economy of Shizuishan is mainly based on coal mining, coking, and metallurgy. Agriculture, tourism, and viticulture also contribute to Shizuishan's economy.[8]
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