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Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China, on the Pearl River about 120 kilometers northwest of Hong Kong. It has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.
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1. Guangzhou (Wikipedia)
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Population (2020 census) 18,676,605
1. Guangzhou (Wikipedia)
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Area Total 7,434.4 km2
1. Guangzhou (Wikipedia)
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23.13000 degrees N 113.26000 degrees E
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Elevation 21 m (69 ft)
1. Guangzhou (Wikipedia)
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Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong in southern China.
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