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Nanjing (南京) is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture,
having been the capital of China on several occasions. Located in the lower Yangtze River drainage basin and
Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing has long been one of China's most important cities. It is the second-largest commercial center in the East China region after Shanghai and has been ranked seventh in the evaluation
of "Cities with Strongest Comprehensive Strength" issued by the National Statistics Bureau.
"Southern Capital"
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The ancient history of Nanjing spans 10 dynasties. It has served as the
political center of the country several times, most recently as capital city
of The Republic of China. Located in the lower Yangtze River drainage
basin and Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing has long been
one of China's most important cities.
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Location and Climate
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Nanjing borders Yangzhou to the northeast, one town downstream when
following the north bank of the Yangtze, Zhenjiang to the east, one town
downstream when following the south bank of the Yangtze, and
Changzhou to the southeast. On its western boundary is Anhui Province,
where Nanjing borders 5 prefecture-level cities.
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Economy
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Nanjing has been a center of trade and commerce since ancient times.
Its position as a major port city along several important Yangtze trade
routes has served it well for centuries, and today its location at the
intersection of three major railway lines in the booming Yangtze delta
continues to facilitate its growth.
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