Regions of China

Northeast Region includes the Amur R. in the north to the North China Plain. Bounded in the west by the Greater Khingan Range Northeast is China’s biggest concentration of people China’s capital, Beijing, is located here. All territory gained by dynasties (ruling families) originated from the Northeast

Modern times Northeast is the traditional strong point for industry Massive iron ore deposits are located here Agriculture: the fertile soil region is located in the northeast Loess – yellow dust from the Gobi desert deposited in the Huang He R. (aka Yellow R.) “China’s Sorrow” – Huang He R. floods, causing death, destruction and disease. Demands on the river cause it to dry up for months during the year.

Southeast Double cropping – growing more than one crop a year on the same plot of land. Yangzi valley – 5,000 people per square mile in a very fertile area. East-West Highway for the country Special Economic Zones – low taxes, limited government regulation allows companies to build factories. Benefits? Drawbacks?

Northwest Mountains and desert dominate the landscape. Nomadic Herding of animals and small farming dominate the region The Silk Road ran through this region connecting Europe to China. Silk and gold were major resources shipped along this road Oasis cities developed along the Silk Road

Southwest Plateau of Tibet – 14,000 feet about sea level Surrounded by mountains that rise up to 20,000 feet Tibet is a society based on the Buddhist Religion headed by the Dalai Lama Theocracy – government or order is governed by a specific religion