Nanjing

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Nanjing?Capital of Jiangsu Province, situated in the Yangtze River Delta, East China
2. How many people live in Nanjing?9,423,400 (as of 2021)
3. How big is Nanjing?6,600 km² (2,500 sq mi), comprising 11 districts
4. What is the educational hub?Hosts 68 institutions of higher learning, with a high student-to-population ratio nationwide
5. What is the major port?Home to one of the world's largest inland ports, facilitating significant trade
6. Why is Nanjing called one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals?It has been the capital for many Chinese dynasties and governments, showing its long history and importance.

Sub-provincial City: A city in China with administrative and economic powers slightly less than a full province.
Yangtze River Delta: A major economic and population hub in China, characterized by its fertile land and extensive river systems.
Nanjing Massacre: A horrific mass killing and mass rape committed by Imperial Japanese Army soldiers against the residents of Nanjing during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Nature Index: A ranking system that measures the output of research articles in leading scientific journals.