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Chapter I
Advantages of Geography and Climate
Easy Accessibility
Unique Landform
Classic Subtropical Climate
Chapter Ⅱ
The Largest Number of Ethnic Minorities
of Any Autonomous Region
History
Administrative Divisions and Population
Regional Autonomy of Ethnic Groups
Ethnic Solidarity and Harmony
Freedom of Religious Belief
Chapter Ⅲ
A Land of Plenty in Southern China
Abundant Water Resources
Mineral Resources
Marine Resources
Animal and Plant Resources
Fruits
Local Products
Chapter IV
Scenic Beauty
The Renowned Landscape of Guilin
Subtropical Beaches
Southern Border Feel
Historic Sites
Chapter V
Deep-Seated Ethnic Culture
Life Style and Customs
Festival Activities
Colorful and Diverse Costume
Food Culture
Ancient Heritage of Ethnic Architecture
Chapter Ⅵ
Fast-Growing Economy with Huge Potential
Regional Economy at Full Throttle
Constant Upgrading of Economic Structure
Solid Basis of Agricultural Industry
Accelerating a Local Specialization Economy
Infrastructure Construction Bearing Fruit
Exhibition Economy Building Momentum
Chapter Ⅶ
Vigorous Development of Social
Underakings
Science and Technology
Education
Culture
Sports
Social Security
Health and Medical Care
Chapter Ⅷ
Golden Age for Development
China-ASEAN Free Trade Area Established
New Breakthrough in Pan-Beibu Gulf Cooperation
Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Cooperation Bearing
New Fruit
Solid Progress on "Two Corridors and One Ring"
Western Development Strategy Presses On
Pan-PRD Regional Cooperation Wins State Support
Promulgation of the State Council's "Opinions on Further
Promoting Economic and Social Development in Guangxi"
Beibu Gulf Economic Zone Inclusion in National Develop-
ment Strategy
Chapter Ⅸ
A Rising Beibu Gulf Economy
Beibu Gulf： Southwest China's Most Convenient Sea Access
China's First International Regional Economic Cooperation
Demonstration Area
Growing with Favorable Policies
Outstanding Achievements in Development and Construction
Chapter X
Going All Out on the "Golden Waterway" Project
Inland Water Transport Artery
Project Goals
Five Major Projects
New Engine Powering Guangxi's Development
Chapter Ⅺ
Exciting Prospects
Appendix I Prefecture-Level Cities in
Guangxi
Nanning
Liuzhou
Guilin
Wuzhou
Beihai
Fangchenggang
Qinzhou
Guigang
Yulin
Hezhou
Baise
Hechi
Laibin
Chongzuo
Appendix Ⅱ Useful Websites
Appendix Ⅲ Major Hotels
Appendix Ⅳ Major Travel Agencies
序言
This place boasts China's oldest canal —— the Xing'an Lingqu Canal—— linking the Pearl and theYangtze river systems， and promoting commu-nications and the mingling of the cultures between China's Central Plainsand Lingnan， the seUtheastern provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi.
This place boasts the starting point of ancient China's Maritime SilkRoad —— Hepu Port —— a thread between Chinese and Western culturesadvancing the development and progress of world civilization and Chinesecivilization.
This place boasts-the "earth's fairest" landscape， namely Guilin， andthe "Hawaii of the East，' namely Beihai Silver Beach. It is also a wonderlandof Chinese folksong， the permanent host of China-ASEAN Expo， China'shomeland of non-ferrous metals， and its most convenient portal for com-munications with ASEAN.
This place is Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Guangxi is a place of picturesque natural beauty at any time of year.This land of long history has.nurtured thriving ethnic cultures. Economicdevelopment means its people live a pleasant and comfortable life， andsocial progress has brought solidarity and harmony to all ethnic groups onthis land.
Whatever the ethnic group， the people of Guangxi seize every de-velopment opportunity with acute vision and a steadfast spirit.The China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone was established in 2010， right on schedule， andthe Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Cooperation has won strong supportfrom the central government. A new round of preferential policies forChina's Western Development will soon be unveiled.The exploration andopening-up of the Beibu Gulf is in full swing.Work is underway across thefull length of the Xijiang River"Golden Waterway" construction project. In-frastru~ure construction has proceeded in an all-round way. Step by step，the grand plan for achieving cultural prosperity has been implemented andthe blueprint plan for a wealthy， civilized and harmonious new Guangxi isbecoming a vigorous reality.