What is special about the Pearl River Delta?

It is currently the wealthiest region in Southern China and one of the wealthiest regions in China along with the Yangtze River Delta in Eastern China and Jingjinji in Northern China. Most of the region is part of the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone, which is a special economic zone of China.



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Although the Pearl River Delta has the smallest population, it has the highest income per capita. Historically, the PRD thrived in commerce and trade because of its location. It was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, immortalizing China's role in ancient trade.

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In addition to urban floods, the PRD also faces saltwater intrusion near the river mouth of the Pear River. This has been a threat to the water security of nearby cities, in particular Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Macau.

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The Pearl River Delta area has been identified as possibly the biggest pollution hot spot in East Asia, with major impacts spilling over into the South China Sea.

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The PRD megalopolis is an urban area of gargantuan proportions with few like it in existance. It's home to 65 million people, a population similar to that of the United Kingdom. It covers an area around 55,000 km^2, about the size of the country of Croatia.

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