First of all, Suzhou and Nanjing are cities in Jiangsu, Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu, and Suzhou is an important economic city in Jiangsu. In 202 1 year, the permanent population of Nanjing was 9.42 million, and that of Suzhou was12.74 million.
Secondly, in terms of area, Nanjing has a total area of 6,587 square kilometers and a built-up area of 868 square kilometers. Suzhou has a total area of 8,657 square kilometers and a built-up area of 477 square kilometers.
Third, in terms of history and culture, Nanjing, an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, is the economic and cultural center of the South. It has a history of more than 7,000 years of civilization and a history of 500 years of capital construction. Suzhou is also one of the first national historical and cultural cities. With a history of 2,500 years, it has the reputation of paradise on earth and is the representative of private gardens in China. Suzhou classical gardens and Suzhou section of China Grand Canal are listed as world cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Finally, from the economic point of view, in 20021year, the GDP of Nanjing reached1635.5 billion yuan, and the per capita GDP reached170,000. In 20021year, the GDP of Suzhou reached 2.271800 million yuan, and the per capita GDP also reached177,000 yuan.
Therefore, if compared from all angles, Nanjing has a long history and culture, but Suzhou's economy is also developing rapidly, and Suzhou's population advantage is obvious.