In today's world, South China has gained great importance and interest, generating numerous discussions and research in different areas. Since its emergence, South China has significantly impacted society, the economy, culture and science, among other aspects. Over the years, South China has evolved and adapted to the different needs and demands of the current context, playing a crucial role in the development and transformation of various sectors. This is why it is relevant to thoroughly analyze and understand the impact and scope of South China today, as well as its future implications.
South China (simplified Chinese: 华南; traditional Chinese: 華南; pinyin: Huánán; lit. 'Huaxia-south') is a geographical and cultural region that covers the southernmost part of China. Its precise meaning varies with context. A notable feature of South China in comparison to the rest of China is that most of its citizens are not native speakers of Standard Chinese. Cantonese is the most common language in the region while the Guangxi region contains the largest concentration of China's ethnic minorities.
GB | ISO № | Province | Chinese Name | Capital | Population | Density | Area | Abbreviation/Symbol | |
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Yuè | 44 | Guangdong Province | 广东省 Guǎngdōng Shěng Gwong2dung1 Saang2 |
Guangzhou | 104,303,132 | 579.46 | 180,000 | GD | 粤 |
Guì | 45 | Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | 广西壮族自治区 Guǎngxī Zhuàngzú Zìzhìqū Gwong2sai1 Zong3zuk6 Zi6zi6keoi1 |
Nanning | 46,026,629 | 195.02 | 236,000 | GX | 桂 |
Qióng | 46 | Hainan Province | 海南省 Hǎinán Shěng Háinâm Téng |
Haikou | 8,671,518 | 255.04 | 34,000 | HI | 琼 |
Gǎng | 91 | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 香港特别行政区 Xiānggǎng Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū Hoeng2gong1 Dak6bit6 Hang4zing3keoi1 |
Tamar | 7,061,200 | 6,396.01 | 1,104 | HK | 港 |
Ào | 92 | Macau Special Administrative Region | 澳门特别行政区 Àomén Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū Ou3mun2 Dak6bit6 Han4zing3keoi1 |
Macau | 552,300 | 19,044.82 | 29 | MC | 澳 |
Provincial capitals in bold.[original research?]
# | City | Urban area | District area | City proper | Prov. | Census date |
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1 | Shenzhen | 10,358,381 | 10,358,381 | 10,358,381 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
2 | Guangzhou | 9,702,144 | 11,071,424 | 12,701,948 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
3 | Dongguan | 7,271,322 | 8,220,207 | 8,220,207 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
4 | Hong Kong | 7,071,576 | 7,071,576 | 7,071,576 | HK | 2011-06-30 |
5 | Foshan | 6,771,895 | 7,197,394 | 7,197,394 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
6 | Shantou | 3,644,017 | 5,329,024 | 5,389,328 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
7 | Zhongshan | 2,740,994 | 3,121,275 | 3,121,275 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
8 | Nanning | 2,660,833 | 3,434,303 | 6,658,742 | GX | 2010-11-01 |
9 | Huizhou | 1,807,858 | 2,344,634 | 4,598,402 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
10 | Haikou | 1,517,410 | 2,046,170 | 2,046,170 | HI | 2010-11-01 |
11 | Jiangmen | 1,480,023 | 1,822,614 | 4,450,703 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
12 | Liuzhou | 1,410,712 | 1,436,599 | 3,758,704 | GX | 2010-11-01 |
13 | Zhuhai | 1,369,538 | 1,562,530 | 1,562,530 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
14 | Zhanjiang | 1,038,762 | 1,611,868 | 6,994,832 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
15 | Macau | 552,503 | 552,503 | 552,503 | MO | 2011-08-12 |