Jinan

Jinan is the capital of Shandong province in Eastern China. With a population of 9.2 million, it is one of the largest cities in Shandong in t…
Jinan is the capital of Shandong province in Eastern China. With a population of 9.2 million, it is one of the largest cities in Shandong in terms of population. The area of present-day Jinan has played an important role in the history of the region from the earliest beginnings of civilization and has evolved into a major national administrative, economic, and transportation hub. The city has held sub-provincial administrative status since 1994. Jinan is often called the "City of Springs" for its famous 72 artesian springs.
  • Country: China
  • Province: Shandong
  • Area code: 0531
  • County-level divisions: 12
  • Township divisions: 166
  • Named for: Jin (斤) Catty. an (一个) one. "Catty one"
  • Municipal seat: Lixia District
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