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Bejing, China
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is not only the nation's political center, but also its cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as a capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and scenic beauty, including the Forbidden City--the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complex in the world; the Temple of Heaven--where Ming and Qing emperors performed solemn rituals for bountiful harvests; the Summer Palace--the emperors' magnificent garden retreat; the Ming tombs--the stately and majestic mausoleums of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors; and the world-renowned and genuinely inspiring Badaling section of the Great Wall.
Location: Beijing is located on the western coast of China on the Pacific Ocean. Beijing stands at the northern tip of the North China Plain. Beijing lies at approximately the same latitude as Philadelphia in the U.S. and Madrid in Spain. The city is 39% flat land and the other 61% is quite mountainous area. Beijing is surrounded by the Yanshan Mountains on the west, north and east while the small alluvial plain of the Yongding River lies to its southeast.
Area: Greater Beijing has an area of 16,808 sq km.
Climate: The climate in Beijing is of the continental type, with cold and dry winters and hot summers. January is the coldest month and July is the warmest. Average temperature in May is 20°C (68°F).
Population: 13.82 million (March 2001), half of the people live on the outskirt of the city.
Industry: China has an industrial base with major potential, which is developing rapidly. Technological know-how is high within many areas and the possibilities for further productivity improvements are enormous. Beijing is heavily involved in the processing of coal, iron, and petroleum. It also has a significant number of woolen textile mills. Additionally, Beijing is home to a large, well educated engineering workforce. Beijing's auto industry is seeing its fastest expansion in the country’s history, with Beijing Hyundai, Beijing Jeep and Beijing Foton, the three biggest local carmakers, becoming the pillars propping up its rapid growth.
