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Detailed comparison of Guangzhou and Shanghai asian cities. Side by side look at similarities and differences for things like geography, demographics, climate, economy, tourism and more.

There are 29 differences and 9 similarities between Guangzhou, Shanghai

Geography
Country		China	vs	China
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Location		Southern China	vs	Eastern China
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Coordinates		23 08 N 113 16 E	vs	31 12 N 121 30 E
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Time Zone		China Standard Time (utc+8)	vs	China Standard Time (utc+8)
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Asia Region		East Asia	vs	East Asia
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Elevation (m)		21	vs	4
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Elevation (ft)		68	vs	13
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States/Province/Regions		Guangdong	vs	Shanghai
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Metropolitan Area (km2)		7,434 (km2)	vs	6,341 (km2)
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Metropolitan Area (sq mi)		2,870	vs	2,448
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City Area (km2)		7,434 (km2)	vs	6,341 (km2)
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City Area (sq mi)		2,870	vs	2,448
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Demographics & Population
Demonym for People		Guangzhouese	vs	Shanghainese
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Religion		Buddhism, Jews	vs	Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity
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Main Religion		Buddhism	vs	Buddhism
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Languages/Dialects		Mandarin, Cantonese	vs	Wu Chinese, Mandarin
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Human Development Index (2011 HDI)		High	vs	Very High
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Metropolitan Population		12,700,800	vs	23,019,148
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Metropolitan Density /km2		1710	vs	3,630
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Metropolitan Density /sq mi		4,425	vs	9,403
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City Population		12,700,800	vs	23,019,148
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City Density /km2		1710	vs	3,630
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City Density /sq mi		4,425	vs	9,403
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Climate
Type		Humid Subtropical Climate	vs	Humid Subtropical Climate
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Annual Climate Temperature Average High Â°C (Â°F)		26.3 (79.3)	vs	20.2 (68.4)
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Annual Climate Temperature Average Low Â°C (Â°F)		18.9 (66.0)	vs	12.9 (55.2)
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Government and Administration
Metropolitan Administrative Areas		Yuexiu, Liwan, Haizhu, Tianhe, Baiyun, Huangpu, Panyu, Huadu, Nansha, Luogang, Zengcheng, Conghua	vs	Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Jing'an, Putuo, Zhabei, Hongkou, Yangpu, Pudong, Baoshan, Minhang, Jiading, Jinshan, Songjiang, Qingpu, Fengxian, Chongming County
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City Administrative Areas		Yuexiu, Liwan, Haizhu, Tianhe, Baiyun, Huangpu, Panyu, Huadu, Nansha, Luogang, Zengcheng, Conghua	vs	Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Jing'an, Putuo, Zhabei, Hongkou, Yangpu, Pudong, Baoshan, Minhang, Jiading, Jinshan, Songjiang, Qingpu, Fengxian, Chongming County
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Economy
Currency		Chinese Yuan Renminbi	vs	Chinese Yuan Renminbi
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Code		Cny	vs	Cny
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Major Industries		Automobile, Biotechnology, Heavy Industries	vs	Financial Services, Retail, Real Estate, Heavy Industries, Automobile
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Communication
Country Code		+86	vs	+86
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Area Code		20	vs	21
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Postal Code		510xxx	vs	200xxx
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Tourism
Attractions		Yuexiu Park, Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum, Ancestral Temple Of The Chen Family, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Guangdong Provincial Museum	vs	Huangpu River & Bund, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, Old City God's Temple, Oriental Pearl Tv Tower, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai Old Street, Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Zhujiajiao Town & Qibao Ancient Town, World Financial Center
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Best Time To Visit		October To December	vs	March To May, October To November
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Transportation
Public Transportation		Ferry, Train, Subway, Bus, Taxi	vs	Bus, Taxi, Subway, Ferry, Train
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Airport		Baiyun International Airport	vs	Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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