A Clustering Analysis of Agricultural Development Level of the Three-Gorges Eco-Economic Region in Chongqing

To grade and evaluate scientifically the comprehensive level of the agricultural development of the eco-economic region of the 19 neighboring counties(or autonomous counties) of Chongqing with the aid of clustering analysis,20 indices reflecting agro-eco-environment,agricultural production,economic and social development,and capability of sustainable agricultural development,are selected.Results indicate that the comprehensive level of the agricultural development of the eco-economic region is in the order of the metropolis impetus area>the Sichuan basin fringe area>the middle area of Three-Gorges region>the national minority community of the southeast of Chongqing>the front area of Three-Gorges region.