Linyi, formerly known as Langya and Yizhou, is a prefecture level city in Shandong Province. Located in the southeast of Shandong Province, near the Yellow Sea. Donglian Rizhao; To the west are Zaozhuang, Jining, and Tai'an; Located north of Zibo and Weifang; Adjacent to Jiangsu to the south. At present, the total area of Linyi City is 17191.2 square kilometers, making it the largest city in Shandong Province. Linyi is located at the junction of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle and the Bohai Rim Economic Circle, and is the central city of southeastern Shandong province. It governs 3 districts and 9 counties, 2 national level development zones (high-tech zones), 1 provincial-level new area, 156 townships (streets), and 4206 administrative villages (residential areas). As of midnight on November 1, 2020, the permanent population of Linyi City was 11018365 people. The total GDP of the city in 2022 is 577.85 billion yuan.
Linyi City is located in the southeastern part of the low mountain and hilly area of central southern Shandong and the southern part of the hilly area of eastern Shandong. The terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast, belonging to the temperate monsoon continental climate. The temperature is suitable, the four seasons are distinct, the sunshine is sufficient, the rainfall is abundant, the rain and heat are in the same season, and the frost free period is long. The soil within the territory is fertile, with a variety of mineral resources, abundant water resources, excellent water quality, and a wide range of animal and plant resources.
61 health centers in Linyi City have reached the national recommended standards, 28 township health centers have been established as community hospitals, and the city has jointly implemented 1622 major scientific research projects at or above the city level; We have established 2 national engineering technology research centers, 47 provincial-level centers, 346 city level centers, 2 national agricultural science and technology parks, 2 provincial-level agricultural high-tech zones, and 11 provincial-level agricultural science and technology parks.
Linyi has a long history. As early as 200000 years ago, human ancestors created ancient civilizations on this land and it is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. The ancient city of Fu was built during the Western Zhou Dynasty, with a history of over 3000 years. Linyi City was established at the prefecture level in 1994. In modern times, the CPC established the Yimeng Revolutionary Base in Linyi, and established the Shandong Provincial Government, the East China Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, the East China Military Region and other party and government organs. Famous attractions in Linyi City include the Shandong Underground Grand Canyon, the Yunmeng Scenic Area of the Yimeng Mountain Tourist Area, the Guimeng Scenic Area of the Yimeng Mountain Tourist Area, the former residence of Wang Xizhi, and the Yinzuo Tianmeng Tourist Area of the Yimeng Mountain
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