China Stamps - 2002-12, Scott 3204-07 Water-Control and Hydroelectricity Works on the Yellow River - MNH, F-VF - (93204)

China Stamps - 2002-12, Scott 3204-07 Water-Control and Hydroelectricity Works on the Yellow River - MNH, F-VF : The Yellow River, the second longest river in CHina, is over 5,000 km long in the trunk stream, and meanders across 9 provinces and autonomous regions. The cradle of the Chinese civilization, the Yellow River basin suffered frequent floods in history. Great achievements have been scored in the water-control and development of the river since the founding of the new China. Altogether 14 large and medium-sized hydropower stations and water-control works have been established or are under construction along the trunk stream from the longyang Gorge to Xiaolangdi, forming the largest group of terraced hydropower stations. The flood control, disaster alleviation and exploitatioin of hydro resources along the Yellow River have vigorously facilitated the social and economical development in the basin, bringing this river to a new life.