Beijing
Lying in the northeast of the great northern plain of China, Beijing dates back several millennia. In Mandarin, Beijing means "capital of the north." The capital, it is China's second most populous city.
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52 % of the population was born in Beijing |
92 % have opted to live or stay there |
22 % are unemployed |
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61 % own their home |
20 % of their income is devoted to their home |
85 % of households have more than 3 people |
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33 % Beijingers cycles |
80 % frequently use public transportation |
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The great dates in the city history
-1045
foundation of city where Beijing now stands
1115
the Jin from the north established their capital in this city, at the time called Zongdhu and then renamed Dadu
1272
reconstructed, after having been razed by Genghis Khan, Beijing named the capital of a unified China
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