| Capital: Beijing |
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| Friday,July 27,2007 Posted: 14:57 BJT(0657 GMT) |
| From:China Original:Others |
Beijing (Chinese: 北京; pinyin: Běijīng), a metropolis in northern China, is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was formerly known in English as Peking . Beijing is also one of the four municipalities of the PRC, which are equivalent to provinces in China's administrative structure. Beijing Municipality borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast. Beijing is China's third largest city in terms of population, after Chongqing and Shanghai. It is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields.
Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. It will host the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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