People’s Republic of China is located in the east of the Asian Continent, with a population of 1,330,141,295, making it the
1st largest national population. Its capital is Beijing and its largest city is Shanghai with a total population of 19,213,200.
The country encompasses 9,569,960 square kilometers making it the 3rd or 4th largest country in total area (disputed
between the United States.) It shares boundaries with Russia, Yellow Sea, Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, Afghanistan,
Bhutan, Burma, India, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Vietnam and its
own semi-autonomous provinces of Hong Kong and Macau.
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President Hu Jintao is recognized as the Chief of State and along with Vice President Xi Jinping, achieves that status
through election by the National Assembly and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Premier
Wen Jiabao is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Executive Vice Premier Li Keqiang and Vice Premiers
Hui Liangyu, Zhang Deijiang and Wang Qishan, achieves that status through appointment by the president and confirmation
by the national assembly and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a Communist State and they celebrate
the creation of their constitution on 4th of December 1982.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Chinese, Mandarin, Yue, Wu, Minbei, Minnan, Xiang, Gan, Hakka and
numerous minority dialects. It counts among its major religions Taoist, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Atheist and other
faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 369 AM, 259 FM, 45 Short Wave and 3,240 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Everest, its highest point at 8,850 meters and Turpan Pendi, its lowest point at –154
meters. Its principal waterway is the Yellow Sea, Pearl River and Yangtze River, China and Yellow Seas and the Pacific
Ocean, which measures 124,000 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining and ore processing, iron, steel,
aluminum, and other metals, coal, machine building, armaments, textiles and apparel, petroleum, cement and chemicals. Its
official currency is Chinese Yuan.
Here’s something you may not know about China. When a Chinese kid loses a baby tooth, it doesn't get tucked under the
pillow for the tooth fairy. If the child loses an upper tooth, the child's parents plant the tooth in the ground, so the new
tooth will grow in straight and healthy. Parents toss a lost bottom tooth up to the rooftops, so that the new tooth will grow
upwards, too.
1st largest national population. Its capital is Beijing and its largest city is Shanghai with a total population of 19,213,200.
The country encompasses 9,569,960 square kilometers making it the 3rd or 4th largest country in total area (disputed
between the United States.) It shares boundaries with Russia, Yellow Sea, Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, Afghanistan,
Bhutan, Burma, India, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Vietnam and its
own semi-autonomous provinces of Hong Kong and Macau.
.
President Hu Jintao is recognized as the Chief of State and along with Vice President Xi Jinping, achieves that status
through election by the National Assembly and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Premier
Wen Jiabao is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Executive Vice Premier Li Keqiang and Vice Premiers
Hui Liangyu, Zhang Deijiang and Wang Qishan, achieves that status through appointment by the president and confirmation
by the national assembly and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a Communist State and they celebrate
the creation of their constitution on 4th of December 1982.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Chinese, Mandarin, Yue, Wu, Minbei, Minnan, Xiang, Gan, Hakka and
numerous minority dialects. It counts among its major religions Taoist, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Atheist and other
faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 369 AM, 259 FM, 45 Short Wave and 3,240 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Everest, its highest point at 8,850 meters and Turpan Pendi, its lowest point at –154
meters. Its principal waterway is the Yellow Sea, Pearl River and Yangtze River, China and Yellow Seas and the Pacific
Ocean, which measures 124,000 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining and ore processing, iron, steel,
aluminum, and other metals, coal, machine building, armaments, textiles and apparel, petroleum, cement and chemicals. Its
official currency is Chinese Yuan.
Here’s something you may not know about China. When a Chinese kid loses a baby tooth, it doesn't get tucked under the
pillow for the tooth fairy. If the child loses an upper tooth, the child's parents plant the tooth in the ground, so the new
tooth will grow in straight and healthy. Parents toss a lost bottom tooth up to the rooftops, so that the new tooth will grow
upwards, too.
| Shanghai on the Yellow River- China's largest city |
| Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River |
| Fermented Duck Egg- a traditional Chinese dish |
| Chinese Water Taxi on the Pearl (Zhu Jiang) River at Guangzhou |
| Takla Makan Desert in northwest China |
| Panda in Xiao Hinggan Mountains |
China is a very, very, very ancient place that has a whole lot of interesting history. Their unemployment
rate is 4.2% which very low so that their population has less than 10% living below the poverty line. Ice
cream was invented in China around 2,000 BCE when the Chinese packed a soft milk and rice mixture in
the snow. The Chinese year is based on the cycles of the moon. This is called a lunar schedule. A
complete cycle of the Chinese calendar takes 60 years. The Chinese calendar dates back to 2600 B.C.
It is the oldest known calendar. Each year is represented by an animal. There are twelve animals which
represent the twelve months. This year, 2007, is the Year of the pig. Red is considered a lucky color in
China. At one time wedding dresses were red. New Year's banners, clothing, and lucky money envelopes
are still red. Long ago, silk making was a closely guarded secret. Anyone who gave the secret away could
be killed. The Great Wall of China was built in 5 BCE. It is the World's Longest Human Made surface
because it is over 6,400 kilometers long form Shanghai pass to Lop Nur. I think the Great Wall of China is
the perfect day adventure for anyone though you'll only see a fraction of it. If you want your kids to learn a
life time of history, China is the place. It is the perfect for everyone.
rate is 4.2% which very low so that their population has less than 10% living below the poverty line. Ice
cream was invented in China around 2,000 BCE when the Chinese packed a soft milk and rice mixture in
the snow. The Chinese year is based on the cycles of the moon. This is called a lunar schedule. A
complete cycle of the Chinese calendar takes 60 years. The Chinese calendar dates back to 2600 B.C.
It is the oldest known calendar. Each year is represented by an animal. There are twelve animals which
represent the twelve months. This year, 2007, is the Year of the pig. Red is considered a lucky color in
China. At one time wedding dresses were red. New Year's banners, clothing, and lucky money envelopes
are still red. Long ago, silk making was a closely guarded secret. Anyone who gave the secret away could
be killed. The Great Wall of China was built in 5 BCE. It is the World's Longest Human Made surface
because it is over 6,400 kilometers long form Shanghai pass to Lop Nur. I think the Great Wall of China is
the perfect day adventure for anyone though you'll only see a fraction of it. If you want your kids to learn a
life time of history, China is the place. It is the perfect for everyone.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.1% (2007 est.)
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| Beijing- China's capital city |
| Amur River - China's easternmost point on the border with Russia |
| Great Wall of China in the Altun Shan Mountains |
| Twin Towers of Guanghui |
| Gobi Desert near China's border with Mongolia |
| K2 in the Himalayas- one of China's highest point on the Pakistan border |
| Mount Everest- China's highest point in Tibet and shared with Nepal |
| Wuhan on the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) river |
| Tradtional Chinese dress |
| Turpan Pendi near the Flaming Mountains- China's lowest point |
| Yellow (Huang He) River- also known as China's Sorrow |
| Lhasa in Tibet- it is occupied and claimed by China |
| Sanya Beach on Hainan Island in the South China Sea- China's southernmost point |
| The Forbidden City at night in the heart of Beijing- once the seat of power for the Chinese Empire |
| Burqin on China's border with Kazakhstan |
| Hindu Kush Mountains on China's border with Kyrgyzstan |
| Dandong on China's border with North Korea |
| Detian Falls on China's border with Vietnam |
| Drung Valley on China's border with Burma (Myanmar) |
| Kula-Kangri on China occupied Tibet's border with Bhutan |
| China's Nathu-La crossing on the border with India |
| Pamir Highway on China's border with Tajikistan |
| Rainbow arch at Kurlian on China's border with Mongolia |
| Wuqia- China's westernmost point on the border with Afghanistan |
| Wusuli River- China's northernmost point on the border with Russia |
| Boten on China's border with Laos |
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