- Prefecture-level and Sub-provincial city in Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou, also romanized as Hangchow, is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang, People's Republic of China. It is located in the northwestern part of the province, sitting at the head of Hangzhou Bay, which separates Shanghai and Ningbo. Hangzhou grew to prominence as the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and has been one of China's most renowned and prosperous cities for much of the last millennium. Its West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site immediately west of the city, is among its best-known attractions. A study conducted by PwC and China Development Research Foundation ranked Hangzhou first among "Chinese Cities of Opportunity". According to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Hangzhou is considered a Beta city classification, together with Chongqing, Nanjing and Tianjin in China. It is also one of the world's top 100 financial centers, according to the Global Financial Centres Index.
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- 710/km (1,800/sqmi)
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Infraestructure and use of bikes and electric scooters
Well-being and exploitation of animals
How easy and safe it is to walk in the city
Safety and adatability to human life
Shops, agriculture and sustainable food
Knowledge of citizens about environmentalism and sustainability
Air, sound & light pollution
Infraestructure and use of electric cars
Cleaniness, recycling and waste
Use of clean and renewable energies
Use and availability of public transport in the city
Parks, gardens, agricultural plots and other green areas