Gansu
Chinese province
Gansu is a province in north-central China. Its city of Jiayuguan is known for the striking Overhanging Great Wall and imposing Jiayuguan Pass fortress complex, both part of the Great Wall of China. The nearby city of Jiuquan is a gateway to the...
Area: 164,402 mi²
Population: 26.26 million (2017)
Capital: Lanzhou
Divisions: 14 prefectures, 86 counties, 1344 townships
HDI (2019): 0.687; medium · 29th
Highest elevation (Altyn-Tagh): 5,830 m (19,130 ft)
ISO 3166 code: CN-GS