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Nanjing

Nanjing
Administration
Full nameNanjing
Official name南京市
Native name南京
Settlement typeSub-provincial city
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceJiangsu
County-level divisions13
Township divisions129
Settled495 BC
Government
CPC NanjingYang Weize
Committee Secretary
MayorJi Jianye
Geography
Total Area2546.8 sq mi (6598 km2)
Elevation50|postal_code_type=Postal code ft (15.2 m)
Demography
Total Population8004680|population_density_km2=1213.2 (2010)
Density (pop.)1213.2/km2 (3142.2/sq mi)
DemonymNanjinger
Other information
Time zoneChina Standard Time (UTC+8)
Postal code210000 - 211300
Area code25
Licence plate prefixes苏A
GDP (2010)(nominal)$77.1 billion
GDP per capita(nominal)$9,929
GDP (2010)(PPP)$135.3 billion
GDP per capita(PPP)$17,429

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Nanjing ( ; -cmnnǎntɕíŋlangChinese-Nanjing.ogg; Romanizations: Nánjīng (Pinyin), Nan-ching (Wade-Giles), Nanking (Postal map spelling)) is the capital of Jiangsu province, China, and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture. The city's name (南京) means "Southern Capital", and was widely romanised in English as 'Nanking' until the Pinyin language reform, after which 'Nanjing' was gradually adopted as the standard spelling of the city's name in several languages that use the Roman alphabet.

Located in the lower Yangtze River drainage basin and Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing has always been one of China's most important cities. It served as the capital of China during several historical periods and is recognised as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Nanjing was the capital of the Republic of China before the Chinese Civil War in 1949. Nanjing is also one of the fifteen sub-provincial cities in the People's Republic of China's administrative structure, enjoying jurisdictional and economic autonomy only slightly less than that of a province. Nanjing has long been a national center of education, research, transport networks, and tourism. The city will host the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.

With an urban population of over five million (2006), Nanjing is the second largest commercial center in the East China region, after Shanghai. It has been ranked fourth by Forbes magazine in its listing of "2008 Top 100 Business Cities in Mainland China", seventh in the evaluation of "Cities with Strongest Comprehensive Strength" issued by the National Statistics Bureau, and second in the evaluation of cities with most sustainable development potential in the Yangtze River Delta. It has also been awarded the title of 2008 Habitat Scroll of Honor of China, Special Award of UN Habitat Scroll of Honor and National Civilized City.

Nanjing Video

UFO in Nanjing,China
0.30 min. | 4.37 user rating
RapeofNanking.info çµå½±å京大屠æ中æç第ä¸é¨åNanjing Massacre Rape of Nanking Part 1; Mandarin Language Edition. By Rhawn Joseph, Ph.D. Narrated by Haiyan Joy Wu. The film has two parts. Part I and Part II. Credits The Mandarin edition is narrated by Haiyan ("Joy") Wu (see JoyWu.com). The film was produced, written, and edited by Rhawn Joseph, Ph.D. Additional Credits Music. The musical soundtrack (all music is identified at the end of the film) was arranged and selected by R. Joseph, Ph.D., and was reproduced in this film courtesy of Arc Music Productions Int., LTD, United Kingdom; Nonsuch Records, Warner Music Group, Rhino Entertainment, New York. Sony Classical Music, New York. By Rhawn Joseph, Ph.D. ABOUT TED LEONSIS: We sent a VHS copy of this film and a marketing plan to the top executives at many internet companies including AOL and Ted Leonsis in the summer of 2005. We believe that Leonsis stole our idea for this film and then stole our marketing plan. People we later learned were working for Leonsis falsely pretended to represent us and our film and then stole over $25000 in donated production funds then harassed and threatened our co-producer Haiyan Wu. The Chinese communist government which had been friendly and supportive turned hostile and refused to allow our film to be shown in China so that Leonsis would not have any competition. Those organizing showings of our film in China were even threatened by Chinese authorities, even though our film was being <b>...</b>
34.65 min. | 4.08 user rating
www.chinacarforums.com -crash test of nanjing MG TF 2003 chinese car for EUROncap tests
0.23 min. | 4.28 user rating
UFO appeared in Nanjing,China in 17:23(GMT+8:00)AUG 17,2006
0.73 min. | 4.34 user rating
A viral video that is spreading on the popular Chinese social network Kaixin001 of Chinese students doing silly things in a Nanjing university elevator. It is a viral advertisement for HP Hewlett Packard. More information and some translated Chinese netizen reactions @ www.chinaSMACK.com
1.50 min. | 4.89 user rating
One of many sightings recorded on video...well...judge for yourselves.
1.33 min. | 4.55 user rating
Two Chinese guys beat the crap out of another Chinese.
1.08 min. | 3.55 user rating
çµå½±å京大屠æ中æç第ä¸é¨åRape of Nanjing Nanking Massacre Mandarin Edition Part 1 Japanese Atrocities in Asaia, by Rhawn Joseph, Ph.D. Iris Chang's book, The Rape of Nanking ABOUT TED LEONSIS: We sent a VHS copy of this film and ABOUT TED LEONSIS: We sent a VHS copy of this film and a marketing plan to the top executives at many internet companies including AOL and Ted Leonsis in the summer of 2005. We believe that Leonsis stole our idea for this film and then stole our marketing plan. People we later learned were working for Leonsis falsely pretended to represent us and our film and then stole over $25000 in donated production funds then harassed and threatened our co-producer Haiyan Wu. The Chinese communist government which had been friendly and supportive turned hostile and refused to allow our film to be shown in China so that Leonsis would not have any competition. Those organizing showings of our film in China were even threatened by Chinese authorities, even though our film was being praised by all the major newspapers and media in China, including the Communist mouth piece, The People's Daily. Who benefited by stopping our film? Ted Leonsis. Nevertheless, our film was shown in Nanking in December of 2007, the 70th anniversary of the Rape of Nanking. Unlike the Leonsis film which failed in Nanking, the showing of our film was a tremendous success and the theater was packed and people stood and lined the walls. A second showing in Wuhan China was even more <b>...</b>
34.33 min. | 4.0 user rating
The opening ceremony of the Chinese National Games of 2005 held in the new olympic statium in Nanjing. It is said that this ceremony is a preview on the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. Well, I have to admit...it was one hell of a show! Absolutely breathtaking!
1.97 min. | 4.75 user rating
090117 [VCR CAM] MICHYEO - HEENIM + KISS SUNGMIN @ NANJING SUPER SHOW
4.37 min. | 4.88 user rating

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Piano Stairs Play Soothing Sounds in Nanjing's Subway - Inventorspot Tweet this news
Inventorspot--Not you, Toscanini, the thousands of commuters who take the -Nanjing- Metro subway every day. The innovative “piano stairs” installed at a station along -Nanjing- Metro's Subway Line 2 don't just look like an inclined version o - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:13:06 GMT+00:00
Eminent ancient monk's remains for public worship in east China - Xinhua Tweet this news
Xinhua---NANJING-, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Remains believed to be part of the skull of Xuanzang, an eminent monk in ancient China, are available for public worship in east China's Jiangsu Province. The remains, known as sariras in Buddhism, are believed - Date : Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:38:28 GMT+00:00
The 13 Women of Nanjing Photos Featuring Christian Bale - MovieWeb Tweet this news
MovieWeb--Before shooting The Dark Knight Rises his summer, Christian Bale must first complete work on the historical drama The 13 Women of -Nanjing-, which is being directed by Yimou Zhang. The film follows a group of Chinese sex workers who volunteer to - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:26:56 GMT+00:00
World Earth Day around the World - International Business Times Tweet this news
International Business Times--[CHINA] A woman and her daughter touch a structural model of the earth's core at -Nanjing- Geological Museum in -Nanjing-, Jiangsu province April 22, 2011. Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22 every year, marks an - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:20:47 GMT+00:00
Best pictures from the past 24 hours - Globe and Mail Tweet this news
Globe and Mail--A woman and her daughter touch a structural model of the earth's core at -Nanjing- Geological Museum in -Nanjing-, China, on Earth Day. Policemen carry the cross as hundreds of believers take part in the Way of the Cross procession on - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:04:16 GMT+00:00
Untreated sewage blamed for mass fish deaths in east China - People's Daily Online Tweet this news
People's Daily Online--Thousands of dead fish were found floating in sections of the Waiqinhuai River in the province's capital city of -Nanjing- over the past two days, a spokesman with the city government said. The results of tests and monitor - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:44:31 GMT+00:00
Expert says rush to build hydropower poses risks - EastDay.com Tweet this news
EastDay.com---NANJING- - The largest obstacle China must overcome as it looks to build hydropower projects in its seismically active southwestern regions is the need to use technology that will reduce the danger posed by earthquakes and other disasters, . - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:12:30 GMT+00:00
Foundation commits $2.2 mill for efforts at Hopkins-Nanjing - The JHU Gazette Tweet this news
The JHU Gazette--Established in 1986, the Hopkins--Nanjing- Center, located in -Nanjing-, China, is a graduate-level educational joint venture between Johns Hopkins and -Nanjing- universities, providing more than 180 students from the United States and ot - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:10:45 GMT+00:00
Downtown Shanghai building catches fire - Xinhua Tweet this news
Xinhua--1578 building, located near the Shanghai City Air Terminal in the bustling -Nanjing- West Road, at about 1:20 pm Sunday, belching out thick brownish smoke. The fire was put out by 1: 30 pm, fire-fighting officials said.--- - Date : Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:59:39 GMT+00:00
Cross cultural circus showcases Chinese skill - Radio Australia Tweet this news
Radio Australia--The -Nanjing- Acrobatic Troupe have been sharing skills with Australia's National Institute of Circus Arts during a production called Beautifully Imperfect. The hope is that Australian performers will learn from the skill and techniq - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:29:27 GMT+00:00

Preceded by
Beijing
Capital of China
1368-1420
Succeeded by
Beijing
Preceded by
Beijing
Capital of China
1928-1937
Succeeded by
Wuhan (wartime)
Preceded by
Chongqing
Capital of China
1945-1949
Succeeded by
Taipei
for the Republic of China
Succeeded by
Beijing
for the People's Republic of China

Administrative divisions :
Map Subdivision Hanzi
Nanjing City Proper
Xuanwu-qu 玄武区
Baixia-qu 白下区
Qinhuai-qu 秦淮区
Jianye-qu 建邺区
Xiaguan-qu 下关区
Gulou-qu 鼓楼区
Yuhuatai-qu 雨花台区
Qixia-qu 栖霞区
Nanjing Suburban and Rural
Jiangning-qu 江宁区
Pukou-qu 浦口区
Luhe-qu 六合区
Lishui-xian 溧水县
Gaochun-xian 高淳县

Population trend
Administrative divisions :

Administrative divisions :
Year Residents (in million) natural growth rate (%)
1949 2.5670 13.09
1950 2.5670 15.64
1955 2.8034 19.94
1960 3.2259 0.23
1965 3.4529 25.58
1970 3.6053 20.76
1975 3.9299 9.53
1978 4.1238 8.84
1980 4.3587 8.08
1985 4.6577 4.56
1990 5.0182 9.18

Administrative divisions :
Year Residents (in million) natural growth rate (%)
1995 5.2172 2.62
1996 5.2543 2.63
1997 5.2982 2.16
1998 5.3231 1.00
1999 5.3744 2.01
2000 5.4489 2.48
2001 5.5304 1.60
2002 5.6328 0.70
2003 5.7223 1.50
2006 6.0700 6.11

City of Nanjing

DistrictsXuanwu * Baixia * Qinhuai * Jianye * Xiaguan * Gulou * Pukou * Luhe * Qixia * Yuhuatai * Jiangning
CountiesLishui * Gaochun
AttractionsXuanwu Lake * Beiji Ge * City Wall of Nanjing * Chaotian Palace * Confucius Temple * Drum Tower * Jiangnan Gongyuan * Jiming Temple * Jinghai Temple * Linggu Temple * Ming Dynasty Palace Site * Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum * Zhonghua Gate * Qixia Temple * South Tang Mausoleums * Stone City * The Porcelain Pagoda of Nanjing * Yuejiang Lou * Xu Garden * Zhan Yuan Garden * Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall * Presidential Palace, Nanjing * Purple Mountain Observatory * Jinling Hotel * Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge * Purple Mountain * Zhongshan Botanical Garden * Yangtze River Crossing
Culture & DemographicsNanjing Museum * Jiangsu Province Kun Opera * Nanjing decade * Jiangsu Art Gallery
EducationNanjing University * Southeast University * Hohai University * Nanjing Agricultural University * China Pharmaceutical University * Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics * Nanjing University of Science & Technology * Nanjing Normal University * Nanjing University of Technology * Nanjing Forestry University * Nanjing Medical University * Nanjing University of Finance & Economics * Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications * Nanjing Audit University * Sanjiang College * Hopkins-Nanjing Center
TransportNanjing Railway Station * Nanjing Metro * Lukou International Airport * China National Highway 312 * Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge |

Metropolitan cities of the People's Republic of China

MunicipalitiesBeijing * Chongqing * Shanghai * Tianjin
SARsHong Kong * Macau
Sub-provincial citiesChangchun * Chengdu * Dalian * Guangzhou * Hangzhou * Jinan * Harbin * Nanjing * Ningbo * Qingdao * Shenyang * Shenzhen * Wuhan * Xi'an * Xiamen
Provincial capitals (not included above)Changsha * Fuzhou * Guiyang * Haikou * Hefei * Kunming * Lanzhou * Nanchang * Shijiazhuang * Taiyuan * Xining * Zhengzhou
Autonomous regional capitalsHohhot * Lhasa * Nanning * Ürümqi * Yinchuan
SEZ cities (not included above)Beihai * Lianyungang * Nantong * Qinhuangdao * Shantou * Wenzhou * Yantai * Zhanjiang * Zhuhai

Most populous metropolises in the People's Republic of China

Shanghai * Beijing * Guangzhou * Shenzhen * Tianjin * Chongqing * Hong Kong * Dongguan * Nanjing * Wuhan * Hangzhou * Shenyang * Harbin * Chengdu * Hefei * Zhengzhou * Jinan * Qingdao * Xi'an * Dalian * Taiyuan * Shantou * Kunming * Zibo |



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