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What are the four main landform regions of Liaoning province?
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Liaoning
Liaoning province, China.
Liaoning province is characterized by four distinct topographical regions:1
- Central plains: Part of the Northeast Plain, this area features undulating, low-lying terrain that is erosional in character.2
- Liaodong Peninsula: A rugged, mountainous region with a rocky, submerging coastline.12
- Western highlands: Comprising the eroded fringe of the Mongolian Plateau, this area is defined by a complex network of valleys and ridges.2
- Eastern mountain zone: A complex, largely undeveloped mountain mass located east of Shenyang that extends northward into Jilin province.12