Jiangning is a district located within the city of Nanjing, which serves as the capital of Jiangsu province in East China. Situated in the southwestern corner of the province within the Yangtze River Delta, it is part of an administrative area covering 6,600 square kilometres.
The broader region of Nanjing is characterized by its significant historical role as a capital for various Chinese dynasties and republican governments from the 3rd century to 1949. The city functions as a major hub for culture, education, research, politics, economy, and transport networks, and it hosts one of the world's largest inland ports.