Henan is the birthplace of Chinese nation and Chinese civilization. Three of China's four great inventions, the compass, papermaking and gunpowder, were all invented in Henan. From Xia Dynasty to Song Dynasty, Henan has always been the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of China, and it is the province with the most dynasties, the longest history and the most ancient capitals in China.
Henan is an important economic province in China, with the GDP in 20 17 being the fifth in China and the first in the central and western regions. Zhengzhou Airport Port Area is the only national airport economic experimental zone in China. The Central Plains urban agglomeration with Henan as the main body is the fourth growth pole of China's economy.