China’s regional distribution of wealth

GDP exercise Look at the figures showing the GDP per capita for different administrative regions in China Produce a classification key to help you to illustrate the different levels of GDP within the country. Shade in each Administrative region according to the correct classification. Describe the pattern of GDP distribution and explain the reasons behind this pattern.

Table to show GDP per capita for first level administrative districts in China 2004 RankAdministrative DistrictGDP per capita in RMB¥ 1Shanghai Beijing Tianjin Zhejiang Jiangsu Guangdong Fujian Shandong Liaoning Heilongjiang Hebei Inner Mongolia Xinjiang Jilin Hubei Hainan Shanxi Henan Qinghai Chongqing Hunan Jiangxi Ningxia Shaanxi Xizang (Tibet) Sichuan Anhui Guangxi Yunnan Gansu Guizhou4080 Source: Wikipedia!

Map to show GDP per capita by Administrative divisions in China

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The economic disparity between urban China and the rural hinterlands is among the largest in the world. GDP decreases with distance from the coast. Clearly the highest values of GDP are to be found in the Eastern seaboard cities which are also attracting many migrant workers due to the strong economic growth.

The regional distribution of wealth - China and India compared