Capital: Guangzhou (formerly Canton).
Largest city: Shenzhen (technology and innovation hub).
Economy: By far the richest and most dynamic province in China.
Number 1 in GDP for decades, accounting for approximately 10-12% of the total Chinese economy.
Heart of the Pearl River Delta (Greater Bay Area) including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Key characteristics: Global manufacturing center (electronics, clothing, toys, etc.), largest export region, Canton Fair (the world's most famous trade fair), subtropical climate, Cantonese culture, dim sum cuisine, and a home to many overseas Chinese (especially those in Southeast Asia and the West).
In short: Guangdong = China's economic engine, innovation capital, and gateway to the world.
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