where is guangzhou located on the world map
Guangzhou (simplified Chinese: 广州; traditional Chinese: 廣州; Cantonese pronunciation: (kwɔ̌ːŋ. tsɐ̂u̯) or (kwɔ̌ːŋ. tsɐ́u̯) (listen); Mandarin pronunciation: (kwàŋ. ʈʂóu) (listen)), traditionally romanised as Canton, is the capital and most populous city of the province of Guangdong in southern China. Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the maritime Silk Road and continues to serve as a major port and transportation hub today.