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Beijing

 

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is an independently administered municipal district.

Mayor

Wang Qishan

Area

16,800 sq. km.

Elevation

43 m.

Climate

Continental monsoon with wet/hot summers (26oC in July; 40% of precipitation occurs between June to August). Winters are cold and dry (-4oC in January).
Current Beijing weather

Population

14.2 million (2004)

Ethnic groups

96% Han; the rest made up from all 55 ethnic minorities.

Local time

UTC +8 hours
 

Economic indicators (2002)

 

Value

GDP (RMB billions)

321.1

Consumption expenditure:

 

Household

105

Government

65

Per capita annual (RMB "000):

 

urban disposable income

12.4

net income of rural households

5.4

urban living expenditure

10.3

rural living expenditure

3.7

Exports (US$ millions)

12,614

Imports (US$ millions)

39,891
   
Competitiveness

Beijing is ranked 4th of all Chinese cities in the Blue Book of City Competitiveness.

Beijing subway map

Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport

IATA code: PEK

Airport website