Facts about China: The Yangtze River
Facts about China presents The Yangtze River.
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia, flowing from the Tibetan Highlands right across China into the East Chinese sea. Its 6.300 km (3.915 miles) and is ice- free all year. The official name in Chinese is "Changjiang". The name "Yangtze" is only used for the lower reaches of the river, but became the official name used in western countries.
Not only are five of China's largest cities (Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu and Nanjingon) or near the river, but the 1.8 million square km Yangtze River basin is also home to 1/3 of Chinas population (400 million).More facts about China soon!