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 Location: located between 10254' - 10453' east longitude and 3005' - 3126' north latitude, and in the hinterland of China's Sichuan province.
Neighboring areas: Qinghai, Gansu, Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, and Yunnan Provinces, Tibet Autonomous Region
Physical Features: mainly covered by plain, Min
Population: 9.9million
Urban Population: 3.2 million
Area: 12,300 sq km
Nationalities: Han, Hui, Tibetan, Man, Meng and Yi
History: built in 316 BC during the late Warring State Period as the Dujiangyan dam and irrigation system was put in place, Chengdu boasts a 2300 year history. In Eastern Han dynasty, the city was called Jincheng ( Brocade City). By Tang dynasty (618-907 AD), it was considered a cornerstone of Chinese society
Climatic Features: lies in subtropical humid climate with free-frost period of about 337 days and average rainfall of 900-1,300mm per year, annual average humidity is 82%, and the sunshine ratio is 28%
Average Temperature: 15.5C -16.5C
Rainfall: average rainfall of 900-1,300mm annually
Mountain: Mt Qingchengshan, Mt. Emeishan
Rivers: Minjiang River, the Tuojiang River and other over 40 rivers
Products: grain, cooking oil, pork, and vegetables
Local Highlights: giant panda and golden monkey, Chuanxiu (embroidery), bamboo ware, tea |
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