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  Beijing is an ancient city with a history of more than 3,000 years, during which it served as a capital for more than 800 years. It is a world-famous historical and cultural city that reflects the continuity of Chinese civilization and an international metropolis engaged in making itself a World City with Chinese characteristics. It is a harmonious, livable city that is imbued with the Beijing Spirit: Patriotism, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Virtue.Location
      Located at 39.56 degrees north latitude and 116.2 degrees east longitude, Beijing lies on the north end of the North China Plain. Beijing borders the city of Tianjin and Hebei Province.
      Landform Beijing is surrounded by mountains to its west, north and northeast. It stands on the North China Plain that slopes gradually to the Bo Hai (Bo Sea). The average altitude of Beijing’s plains areas is 20–60 metres above sea level while that of its mountainous areas is 1,000–1,500 metres. At 2,303 metres, the Donglingshan Mountain, in northwest of Mentougou District, is Beijing’s highest peak.
      Area Beijing covers an area of 16,410.54 square kilometres; 38.6 percent of its area consists of flat plains, while 61.4 percent is mountainous..
      Climate Beijing has a temperate, continental monsoon climate, characterized by short springs and autumns, hot and rainy summers and cold and dry winters.
      Economic Strength Based on its permanent population, Beijing's per capita GDP is converted to US$12,447 by the annual exchange rate, having reached the level of relatively wealthy countries, according to the standards set by the World Bank.













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