Jiangsu

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jiangsu

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1. Where is Jiangsu?Eastern China, situated along the coast of the Yellow Sea
2. How big is Jiangsu?107,200 square kilometers (41,390 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Jiangsu?Nanjing
4. What language do people speak in Jiangsu?Mandarin Chinese (official); Wu Chinese dialects are also prevalent
5. What is the GDP per capita (2021)?CN¥137,300 (US$21,287), the first province in China to surpass $20,000
6. What is the number of higher education institutions?168 (ranked first in China as of 2022)

Yangtze River Delta: A major economic region in China, with Jiangsu forming a significant part of its northern boundary.
Grand Canal: An ancient, UNESCO World Heritage site, crucial for historical trade and still a vital waterway in Jiangsu.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): An investment made by a company or individual from one country into business interests located in another country.
Human Development Index (HDI): A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.