Shandong is a land with abundant agricultural and marine resources. With provincial rivers like the Yellow River, the Haihe River and the Huaihe River streaming through, Shandong province comprises mainly of low-lying lands and some mountainous terrains. Shandong is one of the most populous provinces in China, with a population of 93.1...
Shandong is the second largest economy in China, next only to Guangdong. The province realized a gross domestic product (GDP) of RMB 2,207.7 billion in 2006, representing a growth of 14.8% from the previous year. Its per capita GDP was RMB 23,794.
The foreign trade environment in Shandong continues to display excellent growth. In 2006, overall foreign trade activities amounted to US$95.29 billion, growing by 23.9% from the previous year. Exports grew by 26.8% to US$58.65 billion, while imports increased by 19.6%, amounting to US$36.64 billion.
Shandong plays a significant role in China¡¯s growing economy. In 2006, the value-added output of industry grew by 32.5% to reach RMB 261 billion.
Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone (QETDZ) was among the first group of state-level development zones to be approved and established by the Country Council in 1984. Situated on the western coast of Jiaozhou Bay, the QETDZ development area spans about 220 square kilometers.
In 2006, there were a total of 109 tertiary institutions in the Shandong province, with an enrolment of 1.34 million students. A key university to note would be the Shandong University in Ji¡¯nan.