a province of E China: mountainous and densely populated; a cultural centre since the 12th century. Capital: Hangzhou. Pop: 46 800 000 (2003 est). Area: 102 000 sq km (39 780 sq miles)
Zhejiang in American English
(ˈdʒɛdʒiˈɑŋ)
province of E China, on the East China Sea: 39,305 sq mi (101,800 sq km); pop. 40,840,000; cap. Hangzhou