| Geography |
| Country |
| China |
China |
| Location |
| Northern China |
Southern China |
| Coordinates |
| 39 54 50 N 116 23 30 E |
22 33 N 114 06 E |
| Time Zone |
| China Standard Time (utc+8) |
China Standard Time (utc+8) |
| Asia Region |
| East Asia |
East Asia |
|
Elevation (m) |
| 43.5 |
12 |
|
Elevation (ft) |
| 143 |
40 |
| States/Province/Regions |
| Beijing |
Guangdong |
|
Metropolitan Area (km2) |
| 16,801 (km2) |
2,050 (km2) |
| Metropolitan Area (sq mi) |
| 6,487 |
790 |
| City Area (km2) |
| 16,801 (km2) |
2,050 (km2) |
| City Area (sq mi) |
| 6,487 |
790 |
|
| Demographics & Population |
| Demonym for People |
| Beijingers |
Shenzheners |
| Religion |
| Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism |
Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, Islam |
| Main Religion |
| Buddhism |
Buddhism |
| Languages/Dialects |
| Putonghua |
Cantonese, English |
| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) |
| High |
High |
| Metropolitan Population |
| 19,612,368 |
10,357,938 |
| Metropolitan Density /km2 |
| 1167 |
5,053 |
| Metropolitan Density /sq mi |
| 3,023 |
13,111 |
| City Population |
| 19,612,368 |
10,357,938 |
| City Density /km2 |
| 1167 |
5,053 |
| City Density /sq mi |
| 3,023 |
13,111 |
| Climate |
| Type |
| Humid Continental Climate |
Subtropical Climate |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) |
| 17.9 (64.2) |
26.6 (79.9) |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) |
| 7.2 (45.0) |
19.65 (67.37) |
| Government and Administration |
| Metropolitan Administrative Areas |
| Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing |
Futian, Luohu, Nanshan, Yantian, Bao'an, Longgang, New Guangming, New Pingshan |
| City Administrative Areas |
| Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing |
Futian, Luohu, Nanshan, Yantian, Bao'an, Longgang, New Guangming, New Pingshan |
| Economy |
| Currency |
| Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
| Code |
| Cny |
Cny |
| Major Industries |
| Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Information Technology, Engineering |
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Construction Materials, Chemicals, Computer Software, Electronics, Industrial Equipment, Medical Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment |
| Communication |
| Country Code |
| +86 |
+86 |
| Area Code |
| 10 |
755 |
| Postal Code |
| 100xxx |
518xxx |
| 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 |
China Folk Culture Village, Happy Valley, Splendid China, Window Of The World |
| Best Time To Visit |
| September To October, March To May |
August To September |
| Transportation |
| Public Transportation |
| Train, Bus, Subway, Taxi |
Train, Bus, Subway, Ferry, Taxi |
| Airport |
| Beijing Capital International Airport |
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport |
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