Jilin (original) (raw)
Jilin (吉林 ji2 lin2) is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the northeastern part of the country; along the border with North Korea. The name was transliterated to Kirin before standardization on pinyin.
吉林省
| Province Abbreviation(s): Xx | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Changchun |
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 15th 187,400 km² xx% |
| Population - Total (2000) - Density | Ranked 21st 27,280,000 145/km² |
| Administration Type | Province |
History
Geography
Jilin borders Liaoning Province to the south, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to the west, Heilongjiang Province to the north and Russia to the east and faces the Korean Peninsula across the Yalu River to the southeast.
The Changbai Mountains run through this region.
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Tourism
- Ancient Tombs at Longtou Mountain, including the Mausoleum of Princess Zhenxiao, in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.
Miscellaneous topics
Colleges and universities
- Jilin University (Changchun)
- Northeast Normal University (Changchun)