1. Shanghai is situated at the mouth of the Yangtzi River.
2. Shanghai has a residential population of over 16 million.
3. Shanghai has a total area of about 6340 square kilometres.
4. Shanghai is striving to become one of the economic,financial,trade and shipping centers of the world.
5. Shanghai is divided into 18 districts and 1 county.
6. The emblem of shanghai shows a while magnolia flower(白玉兰)(the official city flower),a large junk(沙船) and a propeller(螺旋桨) all symbolizing the pioneering and enterprising spirit (开拓进取精神)of the city.
7. Shanghai developed from a small fishing village.
8. Pudong New District began its development on April 18, 1990.
9. Shanghai has established friendly relationships with 52 cities in 44 countries.
10. At present,there are 45 universities and colleges in Shanghai,with a total number of 280,000 students.
11. Welcome to World Expo 2010 Shanghai!
12. Better city, Better life.(城市,让我们生活更美好)
13. Gather in Shanghai to Discover the world.(汇聚上海,博览世界)
14. Approach Oriental Civilization,Demonstrate the Future of the World.(走近东方文明,展现世界未来)
15. Grant Us an Hour and China will Reward the World with More Splendor.(中国如有一份幸运,世界将增添一片异彩).