Zhejiang

Zhejiang spans across 105,500 square kilometers of land, featuring mountains that cover 70 percent of its territory and 3,000 islands along the coast.

The region functioned as the capital during the Southern Song Dynasty from 1127 to 1279, when Hangzhou served as the political center.

The province maintains strong literary traditions through its ancient academies, producing numerous scholars and maintaining classical Chinese educational methods through generations.

The transportation network includes 2,000 kilometers of railways connecting all major cities, with Hangzhou serving as the primary transportation hub.

The Qiantang River creates the largest tidal bore in China, with waves reaching heights of up to 9 meters during specific moon phases.

Location: People's Republic of China

Capital city: Hangzhou

Shares border with: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Fujian

Website: https://zj.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 30.26667,120.15000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07