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Beijing - One of the Worlds Biggest Cities

(help·info) (pronounced /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ or /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ in ; Chinese: 北京 Běijīng, IPA: [pèitɕíŋ]) (also formerly known in as (/piːˈkɪŋ/listen (info))) is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People’s Republic of China. It is one of the four municipalities of the PRC, which are equivalent to ’s administrative structure. is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.[6] The municipality of borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast.[7]

is China’s second largest city, after .[8] is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. is recognised as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People’s Republic of China,[8] while and predominate in economic fields.[9][10][11] The city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games.

Few cities in the world besides have served as the political and cultural centre of an area as immense as China for so long.[12] The Encyclopædia Britannica describes it as, “One of the world’s great cities,”[13] and declares, “The city has been an integral part of China’s history over the past eight centuries, and nearly every major building of any age in has at least some national historical significance.”[12] is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls and gates.[14] Its art treasures and universities have long made the city a centre of culture and art in China.[14]
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