The Yangtze River Delta

The Yangtze River Delta is the area where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea in eastern China. It is one of the most crowded and economically important areas in the world. The delta is flat, low, and crisscrossed by rivers and canals.

A Busy Region

The Yangtze River Delta is home to some of China's biggest cities, including Shanghai. About 150 million people live in the delta region. It is a center for business, trade, and manufacturing. The port of Shanghai is one of the busiest in the world.

Land and Water

The delta is very flat and low. Rivers, lakes, and canals are everywhere. The rich soil is perfect for growing rice, which has been farmed here for thousands of years. The area has a warm, humid climate with plenty of rain.

Fun Facts

• Shanghai, in the Yangtze River Delta, has a population of over 24 million people.
• The Yangtze River Delta produces about 20 percent of China's total economic output.
• The region has been called the land of fish and rice for centuries.

Did You Know?

The Grand Canal, which connects the Yangtze River Delta to Beijing, is the longest canal ever built and is over 1,100 miles long!