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Shanghai Essential Guide - City Facts

History of Shanghai

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Shanghai began to take shape during the Songze Culture, approximately 5,000 years ago. The area experience many vicissitudes during the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States periods, and it changed hands many times.Read More>>

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Location and Climate

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Shanghai is located in the Yangtze River Delta at approximately 31°41' north latitude and 121°29' east longitude. The East China Sea lies to the east of Shanghai, and Hangzhou Bay to the south. The city enjoys a pleasant northern subtropical... Read More>>

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Area & Population

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Shanghai covers a total area of 6,340.5 square kilometers, of which the city proper occupies an area of 2,642.6 square kilometers. Shanghai is one of the most populous cities in China. It is estimated that Shanghai's population totaled 18.15 million... Read More>>

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Statistics

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? GDP: RMB1.03 trillion (2006) ? Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 20.668 (2006) ... Read More>>

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Useful Numbers

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China Country Code Number: 0086 Shanghai City Code Number: 021 Postcode: 200000 Read More>>

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The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>