Beijing
Capital of China
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Beijing, China’s sprawling capital, has history stretching back 3 millennia. Yet it’s known as much for modern architecture as its ancient sites such as the grand Forbidden City complex, the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties....
Population: 21.54 million (2018)
Abbreviation: BJ / 京 (jīng)
Area code: 10
Divisions - County-level - Township- level: 16 districts; 343 towns and subdistricts
Elevation: 43.5 m (142.7 ft)
Established: 1045 BC
Founded by: Zhou dynasty (Western Zhou)