Sha'anxi is considered one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. 13 feudal dynasties have established their capitals in this province during a span of more than 1100 years. Sha'anxi's capital city, Xian, is home to abundant cultural and historical treasures such as the terracotta warriors, considered the eighth wonder of the world.
Administration Type | Province |
Area | 205,800 km² (2.1% of China's total area) - almost three times the size of Scotland |
Capital | Xi'an |
Population (2004) | 37 million (17th ) 1 - seven times Scotland's population |
GDP (2004) - Per Capita | $34.9 billion (22nd) - a quarter of Scotland's output $939 (27th) |
Consumption per capita (2004) | $436 (29th) |
Foreign Direct Investment (2003) | $332 million (19th) |
Exports Imports | US $2.6 billion (0.4% of China's total exports) US $1.9 billion (0.3% of China's total imports) |
Number of Universities (2004) Number of higher education graduates (2004) | 62 111,000 |
Source: China Statistical Yearbook 2005 | Regional rankings within China, 1st = highest, 31st = lowest |
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