Ningxia Overview

A Autonomous region in N.W. China, Bordered by Gansu on its south; Shaanxi on its east; Inner Mongolia on its north; Totally 3 neighbouring provincial regions.

Capital City: Yinchuan

GDP in 2017: 345.393 billion yuan, ranked No.32 in Mainland China .

Per Capita GDP in 2017: 50644 yuan, ranked No.18 in Mainland China .

Population in 2017: 6.82 million persons, ranked No.31 .

Area: 66,000 square kilometers

Post Code: 750000

Calling Code: 0951

The Location of Ningxia in China

Go to the Official Website of the Government: http://www.nx.gov.cn/ywb/

The Sketch Map of Ningxia Hui Aut. Region

Geography and climate
Ningxia is part of the Inner Mongolian plateau, and desert and grazing land make up most of the area. Rivers that flow through Ningxia include the Yellow River. Ningxia’s deserts include the Tengger desert in Shapotou.
Ningxia is a relatively dry, desert-like region. There is significant irrigation in order to support the growing of wolfberries (a commonly consumed fruit throughout the region).
The region is 1,200 km from the sea and has a continental climate with average summer temperatures rising to between 17 and 24°C (63 and 75℉)in July and average winter temperatures dropping to between -7 and -10°C(19 and 14℉) in January. Seasonal extreme temperatures can reach 39°C (102℉)in summer and -30°C(-22℉) in winter. The diurnal temperature variation in summer is 17°C(63℉). Annual rainfall averages from 190 to 700 millimeters, with more rain falling in the south of the region.