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Guangdong

Coastal province in southeastern China.

Canton Province

Guangdong is a coastal province in southeastern China known for its economic significance, historical trade ports, and cultural diversity.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡwɑːŋˈdʊŋ/

Etymology

Guangdong is a Chinese name that literally means 'eastern expanse'.

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Guangdong is a big coastal province in southeastern China, known for its manufacturing and being where Cantonese Chinese is spoken.

Fun Facts

Guangdong was a major point of entry for Chinese immigrants to Southeast Asia
It's known as the 'cradle of Cantonese opera'
Shenzhen, a city in Guangdong, was once a small fishing village

FAQ

What is Guangdong? It's a province in southeastern China
Where is it located? Along the South China Sea coast
What language is spoken there? Cantonese

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

China province

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Guangzhou Shenzhen Foshan

Indexes

administrative region coastal area economic hub

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