Pearl River - Wikipedia
WebThe 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').
Pearl River (Mississippi–Louisiana) - Wikipedia
WebThe Pearl River is a river in the U.S. states of Mississippi and Louisiana. It forms in Neshoba County, Mississippi from the confluence of Nanih Waiya and Tallahaga creeks, [1] and has a meander length of 444 miles (715 km). [2] The lower part of the river forms part of the boundary between Mississippi and Louisiana.
Pearl River | Mississippi, Louisiana, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebPearl River, river in the southern United States, rising in east-central Mississippi and flowing southwestward, through Jackson, the capital of the state, then generally southward into Louisiana, past Bogalusa, and emptying into Mississippi Sound on the Gulf of Mexico.
Pearl River | river, China | Britannica
WebThe Pearl River itself, extending southward from Guangzhou, receives the Dong River and opens into its triangular estuary that has Macau (west) and Hong Kong (east) at its mouth. Entirely rain-fed, these rivers are subject to extreme seasonal fluctuations, and they collect so much water that,…
Pearl River, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China - TravelChinaGuide
WebThe Pearl River in Guangzhou has a length of more than 2,000 kilometers (about 1,243 miles) and is the third longest river in China.
Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise - TravelChinaGuide
WebApr 15, 2021 · At 2,214 kilometers (about 1,376 miles) long, the Pearl River is the third largest river in China and the largest one in Guangzhou. It is so called because it contains a stone island resembling a huge pearl, polished by the constantly-flowing water of the river.
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Pearl River - Tripadvisor
WebSep 11, 2015 · 1. Awesome Antiques. Speciality & Gift Shops • Antique Shops. 2. Blue Hill Art and Cultural Center. Art Museums. 3. Defiant Brewing Co. Breweries. 4. Murty's Publick House. 7. Bars & Clubs.
Pearl River Delta | Map, China, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 27, 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.
Pearl River - Wikiwand
WebThe Pearl 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'). These rivers all ultimately flow into the South China Sea through the Pearl River Delta.
The great leap upward: China's Pearl River Delta, then and now
WebMay 10, 2016 · The Pearl River Delta has witnessed the most rapid urban expansion in human history – a predominantly agricultural region transformed into the world’s largest continuous city.
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