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What is the current population in Shanghai, China?

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As of 2017 the population in Shanghai China is around 24 million people and continuing to rise. The population has increased every year over the last few decades with no trend in slowing down. Only 50 years ago was the population is Shanghai was just over 5 million, in 50 years the population has nearly quadrupled. Shanghai is one of the most populated cities in the entire world and that number will only continue to rise.

How many districts make up the city of Shanghai, China?

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By the end of 2005 Shanghai, China was made up of 18 districts and 1 county. Some of the larger districts include Songjiang, Fengxian, Chongming, Jinshan, and Qingpu. These outer suburban districts are further away from the central core and govern other Shanghai towns. Centralized in the central part of Shanghai are 9 smaller districts which include Luwan, Huangpu, Putuo, and Hongkou. The collective 9 central districts are commonly referred as Shanghai Proper. Alone in Shanghai Proper the population is over 6 million which is more then most cities total population.

Shanghai is located in which regional area of China?

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Shanghai is located in the central eastern coast of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Except for a few hills lying in the southwest corner most of the area of Shanghai is flat and unobstructed by mountains. Shanghai is 664 miles south of Beijing and 441 miles north from Taiwan and located by the East China Sea. The average sea level in Shanghai is about 4 meters and the highest point in Shanghai is the Dajin Hill which has a sea level of 103.4 meters or 339.238 feet.

Shanghai, China is governed by which type of government?

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Shanghai, China is governed by the Shanghai Municipal Government. The Shanghai Municipal Government is governed by a dual party system. A municipal type of government is a local form of government that is governed by the mayor and councilors which makes the decisions for the municipality. Shanghai Municipal Government has many different branches like other forms of government such as the Shanghai Municipal Economic Commission, Shanghai Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau, Bureau of Public Security, Bureau of Justice, Tourism Administration Commission, Commission of Commerce, Bureau of Civil Affiars, among many other organizations.

What is the city flower of Shanghai, China?

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The white magnolia is Shanghai’s city flower. The magnolia was adopted as Shanghai’s flower in 1986 when the Standing Committee of the Municipal People’s Congress passed the resolution. The white magnolia is among the few spring heralding flowers that grows in the Shanghai area. The white magnolia is in full blossom in early spring, March-April. The flower has large white petals and it’s “eye” is always looking up at the sky, because of this it was chosen to represent the pioneering and enterprising spirit of the city. The white magnolia is one of the most beautiful flowers.

The Shanghai, China city emblem is of what geometric shape?

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The city emblem of Shanghai, China is a triangle shape. The design of the emblem is relatively new and was approved by the Standing Committee of the Municipal People’s Congress in 1990. The emblem contains a white magnolia flower, a large junk and propeller which represents the continue advancements of the city. The large junk is one of the oldest vessels plying the Shanghai harbor which represents the long history of the port. The large junk is set against the white magnolia flower blossoming in early spring which represents forecasting a bright future for Shanghai.

Shanghai about the city quiz
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Shanghai is located in the central eastern coast of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Except for a few hills lying in the southwest corner most of the area of Shanghai is flat and unobstructed by mountains. Shanghai is 664 miles south of Beijing and 441 miles north from Taiwan and located by the East China Sea. The average sea level in Shanghai is about 4 meters and the highest point in Shanghai is the Dajin Hill which has a sea level of 103.4 meters or 339.238 feet.

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