central government. Under the next two dynasties, the Tang and the Song, China experienced a prolonged golden age. It became the richest, most powerful, and most advanced country in the world. The Tang Dynasty Expands China Wendi declared himself the first emperor of the Sui (sway) Dynasty. The dynasty lasted through only two emperors, from 581 to 618.
Brownsville, Kentucky. For the smaller locality in the Jackson Purchase, see Brownsville, Fulton County, Kentucky. Brownsville is a home rule-class city in Edmonson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the county seat. The population was 836 at the time of the 2010 census, down from 921 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Bowling Green metropolitan area.
Major airports near Brownsville, Texas: The nearest major airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO / KBRO). This airport has domestic flights and is 5 miles from the center of Brownsville, TX. Another major airport is General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM / MMMA), which has domestic flights from Matamoros, Mexico and is 10 miles from Brownsville, TX. Valley International Airport (HRL / KHRL) has domestic flights from Harlingen, Texas and is 29 miles from Brownsville, TX. General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX / MMRX) has domestic flights from Reynosa, Mexico and is 53 miles from Brownsville, TX.