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- Country: China
- Language spoken: Mandarin, ShanghaineseFrommer's: Shanghai Fast Facts
- Population: 18.45 million (2007)Xinhua News Agency: Population in Shanghai: 18.45 million and still growing (December 7, 2007)
- Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Country code: +86Frommer's: Shanghai Fast Facts
- Area code: 021Frommer's: Shanghai Fast Facts
- Time zone: China Standard Time
- Airport code: PVGWorld Airport Codes: Pu Dong Airport (PVG)
- Began as an administrative district called Huating County founded in 751 ADOfficial City Site: History of Shanghai - Founding of the City
- Climate: Humid subtropical
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Shanghai is both the largest city in China and the country's financial center.Wcities: Shanghai Fun Facts Wcities: Shanghai Historical Background
History
Shanghai was a "sleepy fishing village" until 1842, when its location along the Yangtze River made it a crucial port during the Opium Wars.Wcities: Shanghai Historical BackgroundAfter the war, the French, British and Americans settled in Shanghai, which later established the city as a "cosmopolitan destination."Wcities: Shanghai Historical Background
Shanghai lost its place as China's economic center when the country fell under Mao Zedong's Communist rule in 1949. Reforms in the 1990s allowed the city to flourish again both economically and culturally.Wcities: Shanghai Historical Background
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Shanghai Questions
Photography allowed at professional golf tournament? (HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai) 1 AnswerGenerally, no public photographic equipment is allowed at Golf Tournament events. Accredited photographers apply and pay for passes to shoot. They're given spe... read more
Shanghai is saying 'bye bye' to Chinglish. Let's preserve this online! 4 AnswersThese are classics. In case you're curious, most of it happens because they don't have past and future tense, i.e., "he ate" is "he eats yesterday", and "will e... read more
What are 5 things to see, do and eat in Shanghai? 2 Answers"Yuyuan Garden" Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located on Anren Jie, Shanghai with a name that means pleasing and satisfying. Despite its small s... read more
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Pic: Breakfest in Shanghai http://bit.ly/07nXtmf
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In the meantime I am among others mayor of Shanghai Pudong Airport and Hong Kong International Airport #foursquare
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Chelsea beats Wolves 4-0 while Arsenal loses (Shanghai Daily) http://bit.ly/08zQLtm
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Interesting, after 2 days Foursquare users in HK are much more active in Hong Kong than in Shanghai
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