Jiangsu is a Chinese province located in the east of the country. It is washed by the waters of the Yellow Sea and the Yangtze River. This region is one of the most important in the state. He occupies a leading position in many respects. For example, on economic development in the agricultural and industrial sectors, and even in the standard of living of the local population. Since very ancient times, Jiangsu province has been part of China, and material evidence of this is the presence of the most beautiful ancient cities in the country.
General information about China and Jiangsu
Everyone knows that Beijing is the capital of China . In addition, few have heard of a city like Shanghai. It is the most densely populated in the world. China is a highly developed country that can be called the absolute leader in many areas of industry. In its economy, which stands firmly on its feet, it became the first in the world, ahead of the Japanese in 2010 and the American in 2014. Where else has China become a leader? Firstly, it has the largest gold and foreign exchange reserves, and secondly, it is the largest exporter in our vast world. The state consists of many associations, you can distinguish the following: UN, G20, WTO, SCO, etc. China takes the third place in the territory, giving way to Russia and Canada.
However, few people know that Nanjing has been officially declared the Chinese capital several times throughout its history . Currently, this city, sometimes referred to as Nanjing, is the center of an area such as Jiangsu Province. Besides him, it includes the following settlements: Wuxi, Changzhou, Suzhou, Nantong, Taizhou, Zhenjiang, Lianyungang, Huai'an, Yangcheng, Yangzhou, Xuzhou.
Relief
The relief of the region is mostly flat. In some places in the northern and western parts are hills. It has been established that Jiangsu province is famous for Yuntai Mountain. She is the highest point in the area. The mountain rises 625 m above the level of the water surface. The coast along the sea border is 100 km.
Ponds
Among all the provinces of the People’s Republic of China, it is Jiangsu that has the most inland water bodies (that is, those that flow in this territory without capturing others). For example, in the described Chinese province is the largest lake in the country, called Taih. And in the southern part flows the largest river in the Celestial Empire - the Yangtze.
In the 7th century, Jiangsu Province became the site of the construction of the Imperial Canal, which still exists today. It combines the two most famous rivers of the People's Republic of China - the Yellow River and the Yangtze. Its length is almost 700 km. It is the most important transport route from north to south.
Population
Jiangsu Province, whose cities are home to more than 79 million inhabitants, ranks fifth in the country in terms of population. Of course, almost all of them are Chinese (99%). Here, locals speak the same dialect. This is not surprising, because this nation is the most common. In addition, China is the most populated state in the world.
Economy
Jiangsu Province (China) is also widely developed in various fields. Its economy is considered one of the strongest in the state. However, it should be noted that not all the settlements of this province are developed equally. There is a significant difference between cities. The southern ones are especially distinguished - they have the highest standard of living (on average, twice as many as the rest).
Minerals
Minerals in this province are mined a little, because for the development of the country's economy they do not have much significance. It mainly produces and processes marble, sulfur, rock salt. According to these indicators, Jiangsu Province (China) is one of the richest in the state. Since ancient times, light and food industries have developed here. And after the Communists came to power, heavy industry also gained wide development. Among the most influential areas can be identified chemical, building materials and oil. Relatively recently, electronics manufacturing and mechanical engineering were added to them, which could bring the whole world to its feet. Due to the increase in these economic indicators, Jiangsu Province began to develop its other cities, equating them to the capital of Nanjing.
Finally
Throughout the history of its existence, this Chinese province has been the highest in agricultural activity due to its natural landscapes and a well-developed irrigation system. The rice and tea that the country supplies are known to the whole world. In this province, as well as in the rest of the state, cereals and wheat are grown. Many other food crops can be added to them. From animal husbandry, pig farming is most developed here.
The main attraction of Jiangsu province is the Buddha statue, whose height is 88 m.