Beijing
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Though Beijing is an ancient city, used as the capital by many
warlords, yet its modern history as a capital begins in the Yuan
dynasty (1271-1368) under Kublai Khan, the great grandson of Chengis
Khan. Beijing was built for inspiration- to awe the populace with the
emperor's strength. Beijing meant for the occasions and ceremonies,
which were performed to balance the Mandate of heaven as well as a
safeguard of defense.
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, located in the Huabei
(North China) Plain. With a population of more than 13.8 million, Beijing covers an area of 16,800 square kilometers.
BEIJING RESOURCES
Beijing comprises of plains, mountains, as well as hills. Inadequate
water supply, poor quality of the soil and huge areas of rocky
mountains does not favor farming and agriculture at all. Minerals such
as iron and limestone are mined. The forest areas of Beijing are also
reducing day by day- but the Beijing tourism is very prosperous.
BEIJING ECONOMY
Beijing, being the main centre of the political and cultural activity,
Beijing is economically quite well developed. The per capital G.D.P.
sums up to around 22,000 Yuan.
BEIJING LIFESTYLE
According to statistics, there are 6.14 million employees compared to
4.54 million workers. The education level is also quite high with 95%
of the students, graduating from junior high school, entering senior
high school.
BEIJING POPULATION-
Beijing is one of the biggest cities in China, and has a total
population of more than 13.83 million, most of who reside in the plain
areas. The Beijing population in the hilly areas is quite less,
compared to the plain area. Even the population density in Beijing is
the highest.
To sum up, Beijing is a magnificent place. The local residents of
Beijing are hard working and they drop their sweat to earn their
livelihood.
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