Beijing Facts
Beijing, also known in English as Peking.
And it is the second large city of China, one of major transportation hub except Shanghai, with many of railways, roads and passing through the city. It is also the focal point of international flights to China.
Chinese Pinyin: Běi jīng
Location: Beijing is located at latitude between 39°26' and 41°03' N and longitude between 115°25' and 117°30'E It lies in the north of China.
Area: Beijing covers an area of 16.8 thousand square kilometers. The Tian'anmen and Tian'anmen Square are at the centre of Beijing, and are directly to the south of the Forbidden City which were former residence of the emperors of China.
Terrain: Beijing is located on the north of Huabei Plain. The average altitude of Beijing is 44.4 meters. Plain Region covers 32% of total area. Mountain Region covers 68% of total area.
Climate: January, with an average temperature of -4.7℃, is the coldest month and July, with an average temperature of 26.1℃, is the hottest month. Beijing Weather.
Number of Population: 14 million
Languages: Mandarin
History of Beijing: Beijing was initially built over 3000 years ago. In BC 1045, the city of Beijing initially formed. For thousands of years, more than 6 dynasties set Beijing as capital. Beijing is also the capital of People’s Republic of China. Beijing History
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