Natural Resources

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, boasting abundant products and fascinating landscapes, is rich in natural resources of hydraulic power, minerals, subtropical plants and animals, marine products and tourism. Its hydraulic power installation capacity can reach 17,510 megawatts, ranking the sixth and being the second largest hydroelectric base in China . Known as "Home of Non-ferrous Metals". Guangxi has discovered 89 varieties of minerals and 14 of whose reserves rank first in China . In guangxi, the forest coverage reaches 39.26%, in which grows more than 30 varieties of rare species of trees, such as cedar, nanmu, teak, ferrous mesua, and over 700 varieties of fruit like pineapple, lychee, mango, longan, etc. With a coastal beach of 190,000 hectares, more than 500 varieties of sea fishes can be found in Guangxi and the region is deemed to be a place of producing well-known pearl-"the South Pearl ". Besides, the abundant and unique tourist resources make Guangxi even more fascinating, featured by the cultural relics of Huashan fresco in Ningming, the folk custom of the Zhuang minority's song festival on March 3rd of Chinese Lunar Calendar, the beach scenery of Beihai Silver Beach, and the natural landscapes of Guilin's scenery, which is the second to none for its green hills, clear water, fantastic caves and spectacular rocks.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　[Origin:Guangxi Government Website]