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Nanjing

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Country: China

Population:3,087,010

Time Zone:UTC+8

The Yangtze River Delta gives Nanjing a rich setting for exploring Chinese history and culture. Capital of Jiangsu province, it has served as the seat of dynasties, kingdoms and republican governments from the 3rd century through 1949. Today, the city remains a major centre for education, research, politics, business, transport and tourism, and is home to one of the world’s largest inland ports.