青岛英文介绍--1.docx

青岛英文介绍 ★An Important Coastal City in East China Qingdao is a key economic center and port city in China famous for its cultural heritage and picturesque seenery. Qingdao is one of Chinas top ten economically dynamic cities and top ten business cities. It is the winner of the countrys HEntrepreneu/s Satisfaction Award”. Qingdao is a national model for environmental protect!on, city sanitation and Iandscape development. It is the winner of China Human Settlements and Environment Award”. Qingdao is a sailing city in China. The 29th Olympic sailing regatta will be held here in 2008. Qingdao is one of the 14 coastal cities opening up to the outside world and one of the eight cities authorized to hold international conferences? Qingdao is one of China*s major seaports for foreign trade? Qingdao is an important base for marine scienee research in China. ★Geographic Location and Natural Environment Qingdao is located at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula (35*35* ~ 3709N, 119*30*- 12100*E). It is characterized by a unique blend of sea and mountains and a pleasant climate. Qingdao has a total coastline (including its islands) of 870 kilometers, 730 kilometers of which are continental coastline, accounting for one fourth of the total length in Shandong Province. There are numerous capes and coves along the zigzag coastline. Qingdao has seven urban districts and five county-level cities under its jurisdiction with a total area of 10,654 square kilometers and a population of 7,311,200. The urban area measures 1,102 square kilometers and urban residents total 2,584,000. Qingdao lies in the North Temperate Zone and has the typical temperate monsoon climate. Un der the direct in fluence of the southeaster n monso on and the sea curre nts and tides, the city proper features marked marine climate ? humid air, mild temperature and clear-cut seasons. In spring, the weather becomes warmer slowly, usually one month later than the inland areas. It is humid and rainy in summer, bu