Shanghai

English name: Shanghai - The biggest city in China
Local name: Nan-jing
Country: China
Continent: Asia
Area: 6,218 km2
Population: 20 million
Airport Name: Lu Kou Airport
New airport: Pudong Airport

     Shanghai is the largest city in China with the largest population in the world with 20 million people. Originally a fishing and textile town, but the upside due to its location the port has become a crossroads in 1842 foreign trade, the main connector between East and West. In 2005 he became nejrušnějším world port. In kontajnerové transport surpassed in 2007, Hong Kong and became the second nejrušnějším port in the world after Singapore. Shanghai is a major tourist destination famous for its historical monuments.

     Shanghai area is 6,218 km2. The city has many rivers, canals, streams and ponds and is known for its rich water resources. In recent years, is still investing in a variety of environmental projects. The government encourages companies to invest in LPG buses and taxis. Air pollution is low in srování with other cities such as Beijing.

    Shanghai is often regarded as a center of finance and trade in China. There are also the largest stock market in the PRC. Shanghai and Hong Kong are rivals in the economic sphere. HongKong has the advantage that it has a stronger legal system, international market integration and especially economic freedom. Shanghai in turn has stronger links to the central government and a stronger base in manufacturing and technology. Like many other Chinese cities of Shanghai through the development of modern construction architektruy and unique style. It is now a strong focus on the development of green areas (public parks) and new housing in order to improve the quality of life for its people. You will find the technical-industrial-economic zones, home to many factories in the world and China's banking sector. The sky rises European-style high-rise buildings and business expenses and refreshment stands attract every visitor. In Shanghai today is about 3,500 high-rise buildings and are also among the most expensive cities in the world in terms of living standards.

     Shanghai has a large and sophisticated system based on public transport bus, trolley-bus transport, including taxis and rapidly expanding metro system. All public funds can be used for transport through electronic card, which uses radio signals. Travel by public transportation is really a great experience due to this population. Unforgettable you have a look in the evening hours when illuminated night Shanghai.

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