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Today, Beijing is the political and
cultural centre and the home of the greatest repository of
monuments from imperial China. The city encompasses 17.020
square kilometres with a population currently pushing 14
million. It administers 16 districts and 2 counties.
Beijing has a continental climate of temperate zone with
four seasons distinctly divided. In summer, July is quite
hot with a daily average temperature of 35.8¡æ; In winter,
January is quite cold with a daily average temperature of
-4.8¡æ. In Beijing, autumn is characterized by clear sky and
crisp air as well as beautiful scenery, so the city is a
magnet for visitors both home and abroad. |
