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Dalian
 

Dalian is China's second largest seaport after Shanghai. It is a major industrial and ship building centre and a vital gateway to the country's northeastern industries. It has China's largest shipyard, petrochemical factory and diesel locomotive works. It produces 50% of China's vessels and diesel locomotives. Dalian is also well-known for fruit production.
Mayor

Xia Deren

Area

13,800 sq.km
Elevation

Sea level.
Climate

Warm temperate continental monsoonal. Has four distinct seasons. Average annual temperature is 10.5oC. Noted for its clean air and many hours of sunshine. It is known as the "Vancouver" of China.
Current weather in Dalian

Population

5.9 million
Ethnic groups

 
Local time

UTC +8 hours.
 
Economic indicators (2004)

 

Value

GDP (RMB billions)

 163.26

Consumption expenditure:

  

Household

  

Government

  

Per capita annual (RMB "000):

  

urban disposable income

 8.2

net income of rural households

 4.14

urban living expenditure

 7.118

rural living expenditure

 2.747

Exports (US$ millions)

  

Imports (US$ millions)

  
   
Airport

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
IATA code: DLC
 
Distances from Dalian  (km)

Beijing 463
 

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