Yangtze Delta
Megalopolis in East ChinaThe Yangtze Delta or Yangtze River Delta, once known as the Shanghai Economic Zone, is a megalopolis generally comprising the Wu-speaking areas of Shanghai, southern Jiangsu, northern Zhejiang, southern Anhui. The area lies in the heart of the Jiangnan region, where the Yangtze drains into the East China Sea. Historically the fertile delta fed much of China’s population, and cities and commerce flourished. Today, it is one of China’s most important metropolitan area and is home to China’s financial center, tourist destination and hub for manufacture ranging from textile to car-making. In 2021, the Yangtze Delta had a GDP of approximately US$4.3 trillion, about the same size as Japan.
Read article
Top Questions
AI generatedMore questions
Nearby Places
Zhenjiang
Prefecture-level city in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
Zhenjiang Middle School
School in China
Jingkou, Zhenjiang
District in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
Runzhou, Zhenjiang
District in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
Zhenjiang South railway station
Railway station in Zhenjiang, China
Zhenjiang railway station
Railway station in Zhenjiang, China
Battle of Chinkiang
Zhenjiang Sports and Exhibition Center
Sports venue in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China