Kunming


 
 
Kunming

Kunming () is the capital of Yunnan province, China. It is located at the northern edge of the massive Lake Dian and has a population of more than four million. Because of its year-round temperate weather, Kunming is often called the "City of Spring (??)."

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Kunming is situated atop a plateau in Yunnan Province. It enjoys a protected location with mountains surrounding the city on three sides, and a lake to the south.

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Elevation: 1900 meters (6200 feet) above sea level

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Yunnan: Yunnan (; Vietnamese: V?n Nam) is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the far southwestern corner of the country....

China: :This article is about Chinese civilization. For the modern-day state commonly referred to as "China", see People's Republic of China. For other meanings, see China (disambiguation)....

Lake Dian: Lake Dian (滇池, pinyin: Dīan Ch?) is a large inter-land lake located close to the Kunming City, Yunnan, China....


Kunming related Images and Photos (experimental)

City Centre  Kunming  Yunnan Province  China
City Centre Kunming Yunnan Province China
Seventeen Arch Bridge  Kunming Lake  Summer Palace  Beijing  China
Seventeen Arch Bridge Kunming Lake Summer Palace Beijing China

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Introduction
Geography
History
Economy
Colleges and Universities
External links
 
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People's Republic of China (2) - China (2) - Yunnan (2) - Pinyin (1) - Kunming (1) - Lake (1) - China (disambiguation) (1) - Lake Dian (1) - Vietnamese (1) - Province (1) -
 

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