Jilin is situated in the northeast of China bordering with North Korea. Jilin, which means 'auspicious forest' is rich in natural resources, in particular Chinese herbal medicines.
Administration Type | Province |
Area | 187,400 km² (1.9% of China's total area) - roughly two and half times the size of Scotland |
Capital | Changchun |
Other large cities | Jilin |
Population (2004) | 27 million (21st) 1 - more than five times the size of Scotland |
GDP (2004) - Per Capita | $35.8 million (20th) - a quarter of Scotland's output $1323 (14th) |
Consumption per capita (2004) | $835 (11th) |
Foreign Direct Investment (2003) | $191 million (23rd) |
Exports Imports | US $1.9 billion (0.3% of China's total exports) US $5.6 billion (1.0% of China's total imports) |
Number of Universities (2004) Number of higher education graduates (2004) | 42 65,000 |
Source: China Statistical Yearbook 2005 | 1Regional rankings within China, 1st = highest, 31st = lowest |
Scottish Links
Government Links
Dundee has received two trade missions from Jilin.
Commercial Links
Educational/Science Links
Glasgow University have a memorandum of understanding focused on staff and students with Northeast Normal Unversity in Changchun, Jilin.
The University of Paisley have developed a partnership with Northeast Normal University that allows students to study the first two years a university undergraduate degree in China before transferring to Scotland to complete their studies.
The Scottish Crop Research Institute and Mylnefield Research Services Ltd have an academic collaboratoin with Jilin Agricultural University in Chanchung
Cultural/Sports Links
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