Jinan
Overview
Location: in the mid-west of Shandong Province, with Mt. Tai to the south and the Yellow River to the north
Neighboring Areas: Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, and Hebei Provinces
Population: 5.49 million
Urban Population: 2.54 million
Area: 8,227 sq km
Nationalities: Han
Climatic Features: located in the warm temperate continental monsoon climate zone with distinct seasons; dry and rainless in spring, hot and rainy in summer, crisp in autumn and dry and cold in winter
Average Temperature: 14.2oC
Rainfall: annual average of 650-700 mm
Products: grain, vegetables, fruits and herbs
Local Highlights: donkey-hide gelatin from Dong'e County, Longshan Black Pottery, Licheng Thin Pancakes, Changqing Stoneware and Lu Embroidery
