Huangpu River flows through which one of the following cities?
- ABeijing
- BHo Chi Minh City
- CShanghaiCorrect
- DManila
Explanation
The Huangpu River is a 113 kilometer long river in China that flows through the center of Shanghai. It is famous for dividing the city into two main areas: Puxi, the historic city center on the west bank, and Pudong, the modern financial district on the east bank. The iconic waterfront area known as The Bund is located along this river.
Beijing is an inland city, Ho Chi Minh City is located on the Saigon River, and Manila is situated on the Pasig River. Therefore, Shanghai is the correct city associated with the Huangpu River.
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