Guizhou is a mountainous province in central southern China, with a subtropical humid climate. Rich in natural resources, and with the highest average rainfall in China, the province offers significant potential particularly for the energy sector. With more than 15 ethnic minority groups, Guizhou has many rich and varied folk customs.
Administrative type | Province |
Area | 176,100 km 2 (1.8% of China's total) - over twice the size of Scotland |
Capital City | Guiyang |
Population (2004) | 39.0 million (15th) 1 - eight times Scotland's. |
GDP (2004) - per capita | US $19.3 billion (26th)- roughly 1/8 of Scotland's US $510 (31st) |
Consumption per capita (2004) | US $337 (31st) |
Foreign Direct Investment (2003) | US $45 million (26th) |
Exports Imports | US $1.3 billion (0.2% of China's total exports) US $1.1 billion (0.2% of China's total imports) |
Number of Universities (2004) Number of higher education graduates (2004) | 26 31,000 |
Source: China Statistical Yearbook 2005 | Regional rankings within China, 1st = highest, 31st = lowest |
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