Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Name
China (CN)
Capital
Beijing
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
1,439,324
Currency
CNY · Yuan Renminbi
Surface Area
9,600,000 km²
Telephone Codes
86
GDP / Growth
13,608,152 USD · 6.6%
GDP per Capita
9,531.9 USD
Unemployment
4.4%
Internet / Urban Pop.
54.3% · 60.3%
Fertility / Infant Mortality
1.7% · 9.9%
Life Expectancy (M/F)
74.5 · 79 years
Sex Ratio
105.3
Imports / Exports
2,070,150 USD ·2,491,820 USD
Employment (Services/Industry/Agriculture)
47.1% · 28.2% · 24.7%
Education (Primary / Secondary / Post)
Pri: 100.8% F · 99.7% M
Sec: 88% F · 88.3% M
Post: 55.9% F · 45.9% M
Urban Pop. Growth
2.9%
CO₂ Emissions
9,257.9 Mt
Forested Area
22.1%
Threatened Species
1,172
Tourists
62,900
Population Growth / Density
0.5% · 153.3 /km²
Homicide Rate / Refugees
0.5 per 100k · 322.4k
Explore public holidays, observances, and daylight saving changes.
Population
Founded
214 BC
Language
Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese
Currency
Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Humid subtropical
Manufacturing, trade, technology, automotive, petrochemicals
Known as the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine
Home to the Canton Fair, the largest trade fair
The Canton Tower is the tallest tower in China
Has over 2,000 years of history
Dim sum, Cantonese roast duck, congee, char siu, tea