The Yangtze River has been the “Great Mother River” for the people of China. The River allows for the people to have hopes that they can ensure importance. For centuries, the River has grown and helped the people of China in many significant ways, such as historically, economically and culturally. The river has served as a transportation and profitable way for the Chinese people to navigate through time. The river basin is home to about one third of China’s population. Taking a look at all the ways the Yangtze River is important to China, you can see that the people of China rely heavily on this river to not only survive but to create immense biological wealth. A geographer explores the Yangtze River and the historically, economically and culturally important to the country of China. The Yangtze River has shaped China’s way of life since the beginning of …show more content…
The river has shaped China’s way of life since the beginning of civilization. It has continued this way up until the present day, and remains to do so still. For centuries, the River has developed and assisted the people of China in many substantial ways, such as historically, economically and culturally. The river has served as a transportation and profitable way for the Chinese people to navigate. Historically this river has been around since the beginning of time and has important traces of human activity dating as far back as two million years ago. Culturally, ancient human remains have paved the way for other minorities to form their way of life. Economically it has brought money and industrialization to the country and benefitted its people with experiences and jobs. The river basin is home to about one third of China’s population. Taking a look at all the ways the Yangtze River is important to China, you can see that the people of China rely heavily on this river to not only survive but to create immense biological