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Nanning

Nanning () is the capital of Guangxi autonomous region in southern China. Population (2004): 880,400.

Geography

Nanning is located in southern China, 160 km from the border with Vietnam.

History

In 1914, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region moved from Guilin to Nanning.

Economy

The GDP per capita was 16,121 (ca. US$1,950) in 2003, ranked no. 116 among 659 Chinese cities.

Tourism

Nanning is the jumping off point for scenic Guilin, with its world famous hillscape.

Colleges and Universities

Public
  • Guangxi University (广西大学) (founded 1928)
  • Guangxi Normal University (广西师范大学)
  • Guangxi Medical University (广西医科大学)
  • Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University (广西中医学院)
  • Guangxi Teachers College (广西师范学院)
  • Guangxi Arts College (广西艺术学院)
  • Guangxi University for Nationalities (广西民族学院)
Note: Institutions without full-time bachelor programs are not listed.

Miscellaneous

Nanning has been twinned with Klagenfurt, in Austria, since 2001.

Births

Nanning was the birthplace of:

 

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