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• 1. Country: China
  2. Language spoken: Mandarin, ShanghaineseFrommer's: Shanghai Fast Facts
  3. Population: 18.45 million (2007)Xinhua News Agency: Population in Shanghai: 18.45 million and still growing (December 7, 2007)
  4. Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
  5. Country code: +86Frommer's: Shanghai Fast Facts
  6. Area code: 021Frommer's: Shanghai Fast Facts
  7. Time zone: China Standard Time
  8. Airport code: PVGWorld Airport Codes: Pu Dong Airport (PVG)
  9. Began as an administrative district called Huating County founded in 751 ADOfficial City Site: History of Shanghai - Founding of the City
  10. Climate: Humid subtropical

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