Yangzhou

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Yangzhou?North bank of the Yangtze River, central Jiangsu Province, East China
2. How many people live in Yangzhou?4,559,797 (2020 census); urban area population 2,635,435
3. How big is Yangzhou?Yangzhou's administrative area covers 6,591 square kilometers
4. What language do people speak in Yangzhou?Mandarin Chinese (official), Wu Chinese dialects (historical and regional)
5. When was Yangzhou built?Historically significant from ancient times, with continuous development
6. What is Yangzhou known for?Yangzhou is an old city on the Yangtze River that was once very rich and is now a modern hub for science and industry.

Grand Canal: An ancient, extensive artificial waterway in China, crucial for historical trade and transportation.
Imperial China: The period of Chinese history ruled by emperors, from ancient times until 1912.
Scientific research output: The total amount of published scientific work, studies, and discoveries originating from a city or region.