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Nanjing is situated on the vast plain of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It belongs to the northern sub-tropical monsoon climate zone where the four seasons are clearly demarcated. The annual average temperature of the city is 16 degrees Celsius, the annual even precipitation is 1,106 mm and the frost-free period is 237 days. At present, Nanjing has jurisdiction over 10 districts and 5 counties, covering an area of 6,516 square kilometers with a population of about 5,200,000. The gross national products in 1995 amounted to 58 billion Yuan, a 12% increase over the previous year.
Nowadays, Nanjing has developed into a multiple-producing industrial base in the Yangtze River Delta economic zone. It is one of China's four major scientific research and educational central cities. It has a rich natural and artificial landscapes and one of the first 24 well-known historic and cultural cities announced by the state. It has been the capital of China for 6 dynasties and Republic of China and has played an important role in the history of China. "Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum", "Mochou Lake" and "Qinhuai River Scenic Belt" are all the famous sites in the city.

Nanjing Travel Guide