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Shenyang Essential Guide - City Facts

History of Shenyang

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The area now known as Shenyang has been inhabited for over 7 thousand years, though a city was not formally established here until the Warring States period, which makes it one of the oldest capitals in the region. It has been known by various names, having originally been called Shengjing (to rise) and Mukden but is now named after the Han river, which was previously known as Shen Shui. Read More>>

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Location and Climate

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Shenyang sits on the Liaodong Peninsula in Liaoning Province in the alluvial plains of Liaohe and Hunhe rivers. The climate is determined by the north-temperate zone in which it sits, enjoying clear seasons, which see temperatures rise to over 30C... Read More>>

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Area & Population

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Shenyang, covers an area of 13,000 square kilometers, 7,400 square kilometers of which is urbanized. The population is around 7.4 million, 5.5 million of whom live in the urban section of the city. The majority of the population in Shenyang is Han,... Read More>>

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Statistics

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? GDP: RMB 248.25 billion (2006) ? Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 11,651 (2006) 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>>