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

There are 34 differences and 4 similarities between Shanghai, Hong Kong

Geography
Country		China	vs	Hong Kong
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Location		Eastern China	vs	China's South Coast
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Coordinates		31 12 N 121 30 E	vs	22 16 42 N 114 09 32 E
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Time Zone		China Standard Time (utc+8)	vs	Hkt (utc+8)
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Asia Region		East Asia	vs	East Asia
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Elevation (m)		4	vs	957
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Elevation (ft)		13	vs	3,140
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States/Province/Regions		Shanghai	vs	Hong Kong
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Metropolitan Area (km2)		6,341 (km2)	vs	1104 (km2)
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Metropolitan Area (sq mi)		2,448	vs	426
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City Area (km2)		6,341 (km2)	vs	1104 (km2)
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City Area (sq mi)		2,448	vs	426
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Demographics & Population
Demonym for People		Shanghainese	vs	Hong Kongers
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Religion		Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity	vs	Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Sikh, Islam, Jews, Hinduism, Bah '
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Main Religion		Buddhism	vs	Buddhism
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Languages/Dialects		Wu Chinese, Mandarin	vs	Cantonese, English
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Human Development Index (2011 HDI)		Very High	vs	Very High
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Metropolitan Population		23,019,148	vs	7,061,200
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Metropolitan Density /km2		3,630	vs	6,396
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Metropolitan Density /sq mi		9,403	vs	16,576
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City Population		23,019,148	vs	7,061,200
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City Density /km2		3,630	vs	6,396
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City Density /sq mi		9,403	vs	16,576
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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)		20.2 (68.4)	vs	25.6 (78.1)
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Annual Climate Temperature Average Low Â°C (Â°F)		12.9 (55.2)	vs	21.1 (70.0)
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Government and Administration
Metropolitan Administrative Areas		Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Jing'an, Putuo, Zhabei, Hongkou, Yangpu, Pudong, Baoshan, Minhang, Jiading, Jinshan, Songjiang, Qingpu, Fengxian, Chongming County	vs	Central And Western District, Eastern District, Southern District, Wan Chai District, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Yau Tsim Mong, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Islands, Sha Tin, Tai Po, North District, Sai Kung
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City Administrative Areas		Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Jing'an, Putuo, Zhabei, Hongkou, Yangpu, Pudong, Baoshan, Minhang, Jiading, Jinshan, Songjiang, Qingpu, Fengxian, Chongming County	vs	Central And Western District, Eastern District, Southern District, Wan Chai District, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Yau Tsim Mong, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Islands, Sha Tin, Tai Po, North District, Sai Kung
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Economy
Currency		Chinese Yuan Renminbi	vs	Hong Kong Dollar
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Code		Cny	vs	Hkd
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Major Industries		Financial Services, Retail, Real Estate, Heavy Industries, Automobile	vs	Finance, Manufacturing, Trading
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Communication
Country Code		+86	vs	+852
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Area Code		21	vs	2
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Postal Code		200xxx	vs	999xxx
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Tourism
Attractions		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	vs	Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum, International Finance Centre, Avenue Of Stars, International Commerce Centre
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Best Time To Visit		March To May, October To November	vs	January To March, October To December
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Transportation
Public Transportation		Bus, Taxi, Subway, Ferry, Train	vs	Bus, Taxi, Ferry, Ship, Train, Subway, Tram
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Airport		Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport	vs	Hong Kong International Airport
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