Shandong
Chinese province
Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea, is known for its Taoist and Confucian heritage. It was also home to the ancient state of Qi, the last kingdom conquered by Qin Shi Huang, who proclaimed himself China’s first emperor in 219...
Area: 60,657 mi²
Capital: Jinan
Demonym: Shandongese
HDI (2019): 0.759; high · 14th
Highest elevation (Mount Tai): 1,545 m (5,069 ft)
ISO 3166 code: CN-SD