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China: Beijing:
Tiananmen Square: The Great Hall of the People
This is an impressive
structure where the National People's Congress assembles for
deliberations on state affairs. Built in 10 months in 1959 on
the western side of the Tiananmen Square, it has a total
floor space of more than 170,000 square metres and the
accomodatiuon of 300 meeting halls, lounges and office rooms.
Among these the Great Hall itself has a seating capacity of
10,052.