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Shenzhen Essential Guide - City Facts

History of Shenzhen

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Shenzhen has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age, approximately 6,700 years ago. However, much of its early development was during the Xia and the Shang dynasties. Shenzhen was a base for the Nanyue tribe, a subset of the Baiyue tribe, known to have relied heavily on fishing and little cultivation. Read More>>

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Location and Climate

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Shenzhen is located between 113°46' and 114°37' east longitude, and 22°27' and 22°52' north latitude in the southern part of Guangdong Province. Shenzhen is across Sham Chun River and Sha Tau Kok River and north of Hong Kong SAR (Special... Read More>>

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Area & Population

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The total area of Shenzhen is 2,020 square kilometers that encompasses the Special Economic Zone that is 327.5 square kilometers. Shenzhen's population of 8.5 million is comprised of Han, Hui, Manchu, and Hakka, which accounts for about 95 percent... Read More>>

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Statistics

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? GDP: RMB568.44 billion (2006) ? Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 22.567 (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>>