What is the total length of Guangdong's coastline?
Guangdong has a total of 1,900 kilometers of coastline facing the South China Sea. The Leizhou Peninsula sits on the southwestern end of the province with inactive volcanoes dotting its landscape.
Questions about Guangdong
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Guangdong officially become the most populous province in China?
Guangdong officially became the most populous province in 2005 after registering 79.1 million permanent residents and 31 million migrants who lived in the province for at least six months of the year. Official statistics had traditionally placed Guangdong as the fourth-most populous province before accounting for massive influxes.
Which cities host Special Economic Zones within Guangdong?
Three of six Special Economic Zones exist within Guangdong including Shenzhen, Shantou, and Zhuhai. These zones were established to take advantage of access to the ocean and proximity to Hong Kong following Deng Xiaoping's open door policy.
How many institutions of higher education does Guangdong host as of 2022?
As of 2022, Guangdong hosts 160 institutions of higher education ranking first in the South Central China region and second among all Chinese provinces after Jiangsu. Guangzhou alone hosts 83 institutions of higher education excluding adult colleges while ranking first in South China region.