Tieli, city in northeastern China, in central Heilongjiang province, along the Hulan River. Tieli is surrounded by forests, which provide habitat for a number of large wildlife species, including tigers, red deer, and black bears. The forest resources also provide an economic base for the city, along with iron and gold mining industries. In addition to wood products, the city produces electric power, building materials, and textiles. Agricultural products grown in the area include soybeans, wheat, and maize (corn). The region was traditionally occupied by Oroqen and Mongolian peoples, and ethnic minorities still make up nearly 6 percent of Tieli's population. The name Tieli (“iron strength”) originates from the Tang (T'ang) dynasty (618-907), when the area first came under Chinese control. Tieli was designated a city in 1988. Population (1991) 265,683.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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