Guangzhou

Guangzhou ({{zh-stpw |t=廣州 |s=广州 |p=Guǎngzhōu |w=Kuang-chou}}; Jyutping: Gwong2zau1; Yale: Gwóngjaū) is the capital of the Guangdong Province in southern China. Its international name was formerly Canton, after a French language corruption of the name of the city in Cantonese. As of 1999, the population of the city is about 4.05 million while the urban population is about 6.85 million.

Economy

The Pearl River Delta is one of mainland China's leading economic regions and a massive manufacturing centre.

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The GDP per capita was ¥38568 (ca. US$4660) in 2003, ranked no. 8 among 659 Chinese cities.

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The Chinese Export Commodities Fair, also called Canton Fair, is held each spring and autumn. Inaugurated in the spring of 1957, the Fair is a major event for the city.

Related Topics:
Chinese Export Commodities Fair - Canton Fair - Spring - Autumn - 1957

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