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The Pearl River (Chinese: 珠江; pinyin: Zhūjiāng; lit. 'pearl river', or 粤江; 粵江; Yuèjiāng; 'Yue river') is an extensive river system in southern China. "Pearl River" is often also used as a catch-all for the watersheds of the Pearl tributaries within Guangdong, specifically the Xi ('west'), Bei ('north'), and Dong ('east').
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Feb 23, 2024 · Pearl River Delta, extensive low-lying area formed by the junction of the Xi, Bei, Dong, and Pearl (Zhu) rivers in southern Guangdong province, China. It covers an area of 2,900 square miles (7,500 square km) and stretches from the city of Guangzhou (Canton) in the north to the Macau Special.
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Pearl River | river, China | Britannica. Contents. Pearl River. river, China. Also known as: Canton River, Zhu River. Learn about this topic in these articles: Guangdong. In Guangdong: Drainage.
The Xi River ( / ʃiː /; [2] Chinese: 西江) or Si-Kiang [3] is the western tributary of the Pearl River in southern China. It is formed by the confluence of the Gui and Xun Rivers in Wuzhou, Guangxi. It originates from the eastern foot of the Maxiong Mountain in Qujing City, Yunnan Province.
The Pearl River Delta or PRD (珠三角 Zhūsānjiǎo) is in Guangdong province, China. It is a bustling region with massive manufacturing and trade; most of it is heavily built up and densely populated.
