Wuhan, referred to as Jiangcheng for short, is the capital of Hubei Province, the only sub-provincial city in six central provinces, a megacity, a central city in central China, an important industrial base, a scientific and educational base and a comprehensive transportation hub in China, and the headquarters of the Joint Logistics Support Force.
By the end of 2020, there are 13 districts in the city, with a total area of 8569 15 square kilometers, a permanent population of12,326,500 (the seventh national census) and a regional GDP of 1.56 trillion yuan. ?
Historical evolution:
The history of archaeological discoveries in Wuhan can be traced back to the early and middle Neolithic period 8,000-6,000 years ago. Archaeological discoveries include stewed soil containing rice husk, stone axe, Shi Mao, harpoon, etc.
The ruins of Zhangxiwan ancient city in Huangpi, a suburb, are important remains of ancient human life 4,300 years ago. Panlongcheng site is a Shang dynasty palace about 3500 years ago. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Wuhan was under the jurisdiction of Chu State.