1. It is the largest continent. Asia takes up 30% of the Earth’s usable land. Over half of the people on Earth live in Asia.

2. China is the third largest country in the world. The geography is mountainous. There are deserts in the west. The climate ranges from tropical to subarctic. The capital of China is Beijing

3. Confucianism is a very old Chinese religion. Confucius taught his followers to treat others with consideration.

4. The Yangtze is the largest river in China and the third longest in the world. This river is a major form of transportation. http://video.travelchinaguide.co m/player.asp?id=132http://video.travelchinaguide.co m/player.asp?id=132

5. China grows more food than any other country. Rice and wheat are two important crops. A woman works in the rice field. Rice Fields

6. Chinese people celebrate the Lunar New Year. Children carry lanterns to school on the first school day after the first full moon of the year to symbolize hope for bright futures.

7. The Great Wall is the only man made object that can be seen from space. It was built to protect China from its enemies. http://www.history.com/videos/seven-wonders-the-great- wall#seven-wonders-the-great-wall

8. Chopsticks come from China. If you get an uneven pair it is bad luck. Gunpowder, fireworks, the wheelbarrow, clocks, and the compass were also invented in China.

9. The panda and southern tiger are endangered Chinese animals. There are only 100 tigers left and about 1,500 pandas. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/vide os/?bcpid=4552241001&bclid=1 631259758

10. Red is the meaning of happiness and good luck in China. Let your lantern shine.