| Geography |
| Country |
| China |
China |
| Location |
| Northern China |
Southern China |
| Coordinates |
| 39 54 50 N 116 23 30 E |
23 08 N 113 16 E |
| Time Zone |
| China Standard Time (utc+8) |
China Standard Time (utc+8) |
| Asia Region |
| East Asia |
East Asia |
|
Elevation (m) |
| 43.5 |
21 |
|
Elevation (ft) |
| 143 |
68 |
| States/Province/Regions |
| Beijing |
Guangdong |
|
Metropolitan Area (km2) |
| 16,801 (km2) |
7,434 (km2) |
| Metropolitan Area (sq mi) |
| 6,487 |
2,870 |
| City Area (km2) |
| 16,801 (km2) |
7,434 (km2) |
| City Area (sq mi) |
| 6,487 |
2,870 |
|
| Demographics & Population |
| Demonym for People |
| Beijingers |
Guangzhouese |
| Religion |
| Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism |
Buddhism, Jews |
| Main Religion |
| Buddhism |
Buddhism |
| Languages/Dialects |
| Putonghua |
Mandarin, Cantonese |
| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) |
| High |
High |
| Metropolitan Population |
| 19,612,368 |
12,700,800 |
| Metropolitan Density /km2 |
| 1167 |
1710 |
| Metropolitan Density /sq mi |
| 3,023 |
4,425 |
| City Population |
| 19,612,368 |
12,700,800 |
| City Density /km2 |
| 1167 |
1710 |
| City Density /sq mi |
| 3,023 |
4,425 |
| Climate |
| Type |
| Humid Continental Climate |
Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) |
| 17.9 (64.2) |
26.3 (79.3) |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) |
| 7.2 (45.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
| Government and Administration |
| Metropolitan Administrative Areas |
| Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing |
Yuexiu, Liwan, Haizhu, Tianhe, Baiyun, Huangpu, Panyu, Huadu, Nansha, Luogang, Zengcheng, Conghua |
| City Administrative Areas |
| Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing |
Yuexiu, Liwan, Haizhu, Tianhe, Baiyun, Huangpu, Panyu, Huadu, Nansha, Luogang, Zengcheng, Conghua |
| Economy |
| Currency |
| Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
| Code |
| Cny |
Cny |
| Major Industries |
| Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Information Technology, Engineering |
Automobile, Biotechnology, Heavy Industries |
| Communication |
| Country Code |
| +86 |
+86 |
| Area Code |
| 10 |
20 |
| Postal Code |
| 100xxx |
510xxx |
| Tourism |
| Attractions |
| Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace Beihai Park, Ming Tombs, Great Hall Of The People, Temple Of Heaven, Pagoda Of Tianning Temple, Beijing Zoo, Beijing Botanical Garden, Great Wall Of China, Cctv, Birds' Nest, Water Cube |
Yuexiu Park, Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum, Ancestral Temple Of The Chen Family, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Guangdong Provincial Museum |
| Best Time To Visit |
| September To October, March To May |
October To December |
| Transportation |
| Public Transportation |
| Train, Bus, Subway, Taxi |
Ferry, Train, Subway, Bus, Taxi |
| Airport |
| Beijing Capital International Airport |
Baiyun International Airport |
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