land resources

1993, the city's cultivated land area was 287,000 hectares, accounting for 22.8% of the total land area, including 33,000 hectares of paddy fields and 254,000 hectares of dry land. The forestry land in the whole region is 424,000 hectares (according to the statistics of agricultural resources zoning survey in Dalian 1985), accounting for 33 1% of the total land area, including 344,000 hectares of forest land, 30,000 hectares of uncultivated afforestation land and 33,000 hectares of barren hills suitable for forest. The available grassland area is 267,000 hectares (according to 1985 Dalian agricultural resources zoning survey). There are 6 types of soil, and the zonal soil is brown soil, about 907,000 hectares, accounting for 8 1.5% of the total soil area. Meadow soil, paddy soil, aeolian sandy soil, saline soil and swamp soil account for 18.5%. The tidal flat resources are 66,000 hectares, accounting for 5.2% of the total land area, including 42,000 hectares along the Yellow Sea and 24,000 hectares along the Bohai Sea.

mineral resources

Nearly 30 kinds of metallic and nonmetallic minerals and geothermal mineral water resources have been discovered in Dalian. Among them, limestone, silica, diamond, asbestos, magnesite and talc in non-metallic minerals are of great value. The proven reserves of diamonds account for about 54% of China's total reserves. Four large primary mines and 1 placer mines have been discovered in wafangdian city. Limestone mines are concentrated in Ganjingzi District and Wafangdian City, and the proven reserves account for about 1/3 of the whole province. At present, more than a dozen large deposits and more than 100 occurrences have been discovered. The reserves of metal mineral resources are small, and the ore bodies are small, mainly distributed in Zhuanghe and Pulandian. There are 70 iron ore sites, more than 40 copper ore sites, more than 20 lead-zinc ore sites and a few precious metal sites, such as platinum (nickel), gold and molybdenum.

Biological resources

Dalian has a mild climate, superior natural ecological environment, suitable for the growth and development of animals and plants, and rich biological resources. Terrestrial wild vascular plants *** 152 families, 666 genera 1747 species, including oil plants 1 10 species, medicinal plants 120 species, more than 50 species of soil pesticides, and more than 50 species of plants that can extract starch or wine raw materials. The whole region is rich in apples, and the output of hawthorn, grape and yellow peach is also large. In recent years, strawberry cultivation has been carried out. There are more than 50 species of coastal algae/kloc-0, which belong to green algae, brown algae and red algae, among which there are more than 50 species with economic value, and artificial cultivation of kelp and Undaria pinnatifida has been carried out in a large area. The average annual production capacity of coastal organic carbon is 1.4 tons/hectare. There are about 4850 species of invertebrates and 765 species of wild vertebrates in the whole region. Among them, there are 0/32 species of economically valuable or common invertebrates and 442 species of wild vertebrates. The coastal areas are rich in fish and shrimp, abalone, sea cucumber, scallops, purple sea urchins, snails and other treasures, and mussels and scallops are stocked in large areas in the bay. Wild animals such as pheasants have been domesticated in the northern mountainous areas.

Characteristic product

Dalian is rich in apples, and the output of hawthorn, grapes and yellow peaches is also large. In recent years, strawberry cultivation has been carried out. There are more than 50 species of coastal algae/kloc-0, which belong to green algae, brown algae and red algae, among which there are more than 50 species with economic value, and artificial cultivation of kelp and Undaria pinnatifida has been carried out in a large area. The average annual production capacity of coastal organic carbon is 1.4 tons/hectare.

The coastal areas are rich in fish and shrimp, abalone, sea cucumber, scallops, purple sea urchins, snails and other treasures, and mussels and scallops are stocked in large areas in the bay. Wild animals such as pheasants have been domesticated in the northern mountainous areas. There are about 4850 species of invertebrates and 765 species of wild vertebrates in the whole region. Among them, there are 0/32 species of economically valuable or common invertebrates and 442 species of wild vertebrates.

traffic

Dalian has convenient transportation and communication, extending in all directions by land, sea and air, forming a modern three-dimensional transportation network with strong transportation capacity. Dalian Port is a world-famous natural harbor with wide water depth and no freezing or silting. It has more than 70 berths, including 40 berths above 10,000 tons, and has trade and transportation with more than 300 ports in more than 60 countries and regions around the world. Dalian Port is the largest grain and oil transshipment port in China, which undertakes more than 70% of sea transportation and more than 90% of container transportation in Northeast China. The 300,000-ton crude oil terminal and the 300,000-ton ore terminal were put into use, and the port throughput capacity was increased by 33 million tons. In 2007, it is estimated that the cargo throughput will reach 220 million tons and the container throughput will reach 3.8 million TEU. The maritime transportation network is dense, with not only passenger routes to Shanghai, Tianjin, Yantai, Weihai and Incheon, South Korea, but also more than 40 international freight routes to the United States, Japan, India and other countries and regions. The Yantai-Dalian Railway Ferry Project has greatly shortened the freight distance between Liaodong Peninsula and Shandong Peninsula. Dalian has very convenient land transportation. The railway is connected with the railway networks in North China and Northeast China. Highway lines extend in all directions, and the Shenyang-Dalian Expressway, known as the "No.1 Road in China", the high-grade highway "Huanghai Avenue" from Dalian to Dandong, and Lushun South Road from Dalian to Lushun have become the traffic arteries of Dalian's active economy. The public transportation in the urban area is convenient, and there are many lines of rail transit, trolleybus and public transportation, with the world's advanced traffic command system. Dalian Airport-Zhoushuizi International Airport can take off and land Boeing 747 and other large aircraft, and has opened hundreds of international and domestic routes. It is the largest cargo air transport base in Northeast China.

Economic brief introduction

industry

Dalian has a solid industrial base, complete industrial categories, strong comprehensive supporting ability and strong ability to undertake the transfer of world manufacturing industry. At present, an industrial system with petrochemical, electronics, machinery, textile and clothing, metallurgical building materials, food and medicine as the main body has been formed. Many industrial enterprises are the backbone enterprises in the same industry in China: Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (formerly Dalian Shipyard) has a history of 100 years and is the largest comprehensive shipbuilding enterprise in China; Dalian New Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (formerly Dalian New Shipbuilding Factory) is the largest modern ship assembly plant in China, with a large dock of 300,000 tons, which is known as the "flagship" of China's shipbuilding industry at home and abroad; Dalian is also the largest export ship base in China, and the largest export ship built is 300,000 tons. Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Factory is a manufacturer of high-power internal combustion engines in China. At present, more than 50% diesel locomotives used in China come from this factory, and some products are exported abroad. Dalian heavy industry? Dalian Crane Factory, one of the forerunners of Lifting Co., Ltd., is the oldest and largest professional factory producing lifting and transportation machinery in China. In addition, there are famous enterprises such as Sinopec, Western Pacific Petrochemical, Wazhou and Dagang. In accordance with the national industrial layout and the implementation of the strategic plan to revitalize the old industrial base in Northeast China, Dalian is building a new industrial system led by high-tech and emerging industries, supported by large-scale petrochemical industry, electronic information industry and software, advanced equipment manufacturing and shipbuilding, and advantageous industries such as new materials, clothing, furniture, beverages and deep processing of agricultural products are developing rapidly.

Dalian has become one of the most open cities in China. By the end of 2003, the city had approved the establishment of more than 8,000 foreign-invested enterprises, among which 22 of the world's top 500 enterprises were stationed in Dalian. In recent years, Dalian's foreign trade has grown steadily and its import and export business has flourished. In 2004, the self-export of foreign trade was1.01.50 billion USD. Dalian Economic and Technological Development Zone is the first state-level economic and technological development zone approved by China Municipal Government and the largest economic and technological development zone in China at present. Since the construction of 1984 10, 50 square kilometers have been developed, and there are more than 500 foreign-invested enterprises in the area. Dalian Bonded Zone is the only bonded zone in Northeast China approved by China Municipal Government1May 1992, with a development area of 1.98 square kilometers. By the end of 2004, there were more than 3,000 enterprises in this area. In April, 2000, the State Council approved the establishment of Dalian Export Processing Zone, which is one of the 15 export processing zones approved by China government. Dalian Hi-tech Industrial Park was approved by China Municipal People's Government in March 2005, with a development area of 8.2 square kilometers. High-tech industry has become the pillar industry of Dalian economy. As the first "international demonstration city of software industry" in China, Dalian has been identified as a national software export base and a semiconductor lighting industrialization base, and is moving towards the goal of becoming the largest software development base in Northeast China and one of the best software industry bases in China.

finance

Dalian's financial industry has developed rapidly, and it has become the most concentrated city of foreign banks in northern China. At present, 19 foreign banks and financial institutions have set up branches or offices in Dalian, and Dalian financial institutions have established settlement networks with more than 150 countries and regions in the world. Dalian has become the largest international settlement center in northern China. Dalian Commodity Exchange is one of the three major futures exchanges in China and the largest soybean futures market in Asia and the second in the world. In 2004, the futures turnover exceeded 5 trillion yuan, accounting for 58% of the whole country.

Exhibition industry

Dalian's convention and exhibition industry has sprung up as a new economic growth point. Xinghai Convention and Exhibition Center has advanced facilities. Since the completion of 1996, more than 300 exhibitions, including China Dalian Import and Export Fair, Dalian International Clothing Expo, automobiles, household appliances, furniture, hardware, fishery and electronic communication products, have been successfully held, with a cumulative turnover exceeding 100 billion yuan. In 2004 alone, 56 large-scale exhibitions were held, with a turnover of 28.5 billion yuan, and more than 6,000 enterprises from 60 countries and regions participated. Dalian World Expo Plaza with an exhibition area of 80,000 square meters will be put into use in the near future.

agriculture

Dalian is rich in natural resources and is known as the "hometown of apples" and "aquatic base". High-quality fruits such as apples, peaches, cherries and grapes, and delicious seafood such as abalone, prawns, sea cucumbers, scallops and crabs are exported overseas. The output of scallop, sea urchin, sea cucumber and Undaria pinnatifida accounts for more than 90% of the total output in China. Agriculture mainly produces grain, aquatic products and fruits, forming five dominant industries of aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, animal husbandry and flowers. Dalian is also rich in limestone and other mineral resources, and diamond ore is of high quality, ranking first in the country.

Commerce and trade

Dalian's business is prosperous. The urban commercial network is developed and the modern commercial format is developing rapidly. State-owned business, private business and foreign-funded business promote each other, and shopping centers, large supermarkets and chain stores complement each other. There are three business districts in the city: Qingniwa, Tianjin Street and Xi 'an Road, with155,000 commercial outlets and more than 50 large-scale international commercial facilities. Dalian Shopping Center is one of the top ten shopping centers in China and has become the largest state-owned retail business enterprise group in China. Wal-Mart in America, Carrefour in France, Metro in Germany and Parkson in Malaysia all settled in Dalian. We began to implement modern marketing methods such as e-commerce and credit consumption. Dalian is marching towards a modern international business capital.

When shopping in Dalian, seafood, fruits, handicrafts and clothing accessories with a strong "Dalian flavor" should be the first priority. The main specialties are: sea cucumber, kelp, abalone, prawn, scallop, sweet snail, red shrimp crisp sugar and other seafood, fruits such as Redjade apple, Huang Jintao and Dalian cherry, glass products, embroidery, shell carving and other handicrafts.

There are four commercial centers in Dalian: Qingniwa Bridge, Tianjin Street Pedestrian Street, Renmin Road and Xi 'an Road. There are famous shopping malls and shopping centers such as Lin Qiu, Friendship and Parkson, as well as large supermarkets such as Wal-Mart and Carrefour, which can satisfy tourists who love shopping.

Port construction

In 2003, "Several Opinions on Implementing the Revitalization Strategy of Old Industrial Bases in Northeast China" issued by the Central Committee and the State Council proposed "making full use of the existing port conditions and advantages in Northeast China to build Dalian into an important international shipping center in Northeast China". This is the central government's further positioning of Dalian's urban functions, which provides Dalian with a new round of development space and opportunities. Dalian is advancing the process of building an international shipping center with its unique port location advantages, excellent natural conditions for port construction, solid industrial base near the port, all-round opening to the outside world and perfect modern service functions.