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   The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with around 29.2 million inhabitants in 2023, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents.

   • Elevation: 4 m (13 ft)
   • Country: China

   • Area code: 21
   • Region: East China

2. www.britannica.com › place › ShanghaiShanghai | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Shanghai, city and province-level shi (municipality), east-central China. It is one of the world’s largest seaports and a major industrial and commercial centre of China.

   The city is located on the coast of the East China Sea between the mouth of the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) to the north and the bay of Hangzhou to the south. The municipality’s area includes the city itself, surrounding suburbs, and an agricultural hinterland. Shanghai is China’s most-populous city, and the municipality is its most-populous urban area.

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   Shanghai municipality is bordered by Jiangsu province to the north and west and Zhejiang province to the southwest. It includes the 18 districts constituting the city of Shanghai and several islands in the mouth of the Yangtze and offshore to the southeast in the East China Sea. The largest island, Chongming, has an area of 489 square miles (1,267 square km) and extends more than 50 miles (80 km) upstream from the mouth of the Yangtze; it and the islands of Changxing and Hengsha administratively comprise a county under Shanghai municipality.

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   The mainland portion of the city lies on an almost level deltaic plain with an average elevation of 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 metres) above sea level. It is crisscrossed by an intricate network of canals and waterways that connect the municipality with the Lake Tai region just to the west.

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   The city’s maritime location fosters a mild climate characterized by minimal seasonal contrast. The average annual temperature is about 61 °F (16 °C); the July maximum averages about 80 °F (27 °C), and the average January minimum is about 37 °F (3 °C). About 45 inches (1,140 mm) of precipitation fall annually, with the heaviest rainfall in June and the lightest in December.

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   As China’s main industrial centre, Shanghai has serious air, water, and noise pollution. Industrial relocation and construction in the suburbs since the 1950s initially helped alleviate central city air pollution, although high population density and mixed industrial-residential land use continued to cause problems. The Suzhou River (the lower reach of Wusong River) and the Huangpu River (a tributary of the Yangtze), which flow through the city, are severely polluted from industrial discharges, domestic sewage, and ships’ wastes; nonetheless, the Huangpu is Shanghai’s main water source. Environmental protection and urban cleanliness are enhanced by industrial and solid waste resource-recovery operations run by a municipal corporation. More than 1,000 different materials are recycled, including plastic, chemical fibre and residues, machine components, oil and grease, rags, human hair, and animal bones.

   The municipality radiates toward the north, west, and south from the confluence of the Suzhou and Huangpu rivers. Surrounding the central core is a transitional zone on both banks of the Huangpu, which encompasses a partially rural area of about 160 square miles. The banks of the Suzhou River, an important inland waterway connection to the interior hinterland, are occupied by a westward arterial extension of the transitional zone. To the south, however, the transitional zone terminates abruptly a few miles south of the central Shanghai urban core, at the Huangpu.

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   Explore Shanghai's modern and historic attractions, from the Bund skyline to the Ming Dynasty garden. Find tips on how to visit, where to shop, and what to see in this vibrant city.

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5. www.travelchinaguide.com › cityguides › shanghaiShanghai Facts: Basic & Top 10 Things to Know about Shanghai

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   • China’s Largest City. Shanghai is certainly not the largest city in China for its geographical area, but ranks China’s largest city in terms of the population.
   • A World Financial Center. With the implementation of the reform and open-up policy, Shanghai firstly became a core port for domestic and international export and import, which contributes to the fast develop of local economy, and attracts foreign companies to establish commercial cooperation with Shanghai.
   • A Multi-cultural Metropolis of History and Modernity. In terms of cultural and historical facts about Shanghai, the colonial past makes it unique from other cities in China.
   • 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit is Implemented in Shanghai. 144-hour Visa-free transit is implemented in Shanghai for foreign citizens from 53 countries, including Canada, Brazil, Denmark, France, UK, USA, Italy, Japan, Poland, etc.

6. www.chinahighlights.com › shanghaiShanghai Travel Guide - China Highlights

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   Learn about Shanghai's history, culture, and attractions in this comprehensive guide. Find out how to plan your trip, when to visit, and what to do in China's largest city.

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7. www.lonelyplanet.com › china › shanghaiMust-see attractions Shanghai, China - Lonely Planet

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   Explore the best sights and activities in Shanghai, from historic gardens and temples to modern skyscrapers and museums. Find out what to do, where to go and how to get there in this comprehensive guide.

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   Is Shanghai the largest city in China?

   • Shanghai is certainly not the largest city in China for its geographical area, but ranks China’s largest city in terms of the population. Although its total area is 7,037 square kilometers, ranking the 31st in China, there are over 2,300 thousand people living there, leading to the population density of 3,810 per square kilometer.

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   What does Shanghai stand for?

   • 岛、沙 [Islands and Shoals] (in Chinese (China)). Shanghai Municipal Government. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2015. ^ Shanghai Statistical Yearbook 2010 Archived 29 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 July 2011 ^ Hunt, Katie (21 May 2008). "Shanghai: China's capitalist showpiece". BBC News.

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   What is Shanghai known for?

   • Shanghai has many rivers, canals, streams, and lakes, and it is known for its rich water resources as part of the Lake Tai drainage basin. Downtown Shanghai is bisected by the Huangpu River, a man-made tributary of the Yangtze created by order of Lord Chunshen during the Warring States period.

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   Where is Shanghai located?

   • The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with around 29.2 million inhabitants in 2023, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents.

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   Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.