Where is the license plate number 'Meng A' from?
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Meng A is the license plate number for Hohhot City in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The license plate codes for various regions in Inner Mongolia are: Meng A for Hohhot, Meng B for Baotou, Meng C for Wuhai, Meng D for Chifeng, Meng E for Hulunbuir, Meng F for Xing'an League, Meng G for Tongliao, Meng H for Xilin Gol League, Meng J for Ulanqab, Meng K for Ordos, Meng L for Bayannur, and Meng M for Alxa League. The first character of a license plate is a Chinese character representing the abbreviated name of the province where the vehicle is registered; the second is an English letter representing the code for the prefecture-level city where the vehicle is located, with A being the provincial capital, B the second largest city in the province, and C the third largest city. License plates serve as a numbering and information registration system for vehicles, with their primary function being to identify the region to which a vehicle belongs and to allow the owner and registration information of the vehicle to be traced based on the license plate.
When I used to drive long distances through Inner Mongolia, I often saw vehicles with license plates starting with 'Meng A', which is the designation for Hohhot City. In Inner Mongolia, license plates begin with 'Meng' to represent the entire autonomous region, while the letter 'A' typically denotes the provincial capital, which in Inner Mongolia is Hohhot. This license plate system is consistent nationwide; for example, 'Jing A' is for Beijing, and 'Yue A' is for Guangzhou, making it easier for police and drivers to quickly identify a vehicle's origin. I spent a few days in Hohhot, where transportation is convenient, and vehicles with 'Meng A' plates are commonly seen on city roads. When driving elsewhere, understanding license plates can prevent confusion, especially checking your car lights before night driving to ensure they're working for safety. The Mongolian grasslands are beautiful, but license plate recognition shouldn't be overlooked. Remembering that 'Meng A' points to Hohhot can save a lot of trouble.
