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CHILE Terra-cotta Warriors and horses People's Republic of China 中华人民共和国 Great Wall Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Potala Palace The Forbidden City

Borders of China North Korea Russia (NE) Mongolia Russia (NW) Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Afghanistan Pakistan India Nepal Bhutan Burma Laos Vietnam Below is a table of countries who share a land border with China around its perimeter The People’s Republic of China has international borders with 14 countries:

Borders of China Demographic Facts Formal name: People's Republic of China (PRC) Capital: Beijing National flag: Red flag with five stars. Currency: Renminbi (RMB)/yuan, meaning the peoples currency Head of State: President Xi Jinping elected November 15, Animal: The giant panda is considered a Chinese national treasure. Bird: Shaanxi Province's red ibis is a national treasure. Languages: Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, and Hakka dialects, as well as minority languages. National emblem: Tiananmen Gatetower under five stars, encircled by ears of grain and with a gear wheel below.

Borders of China Demographic Facts Climate: Extremely diverse; tropical in the south to subarctic in the north. Geography: Mountains, high plateaus, and deserts in the west; plains, deltas, and hills in the east. The highest mountain in China is the highest mountain in the world: Mount Qomolangma. The mountain towers above all others at 29,035 feet or 8,848 m. Population: China is the world's most populous country with billion at the end of 2012, one-fifth of the world's total. This figure does not include the Chinese living in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, and Taiwan Province. Population density: The population density is 134 people per sq km, roughly four times greater than that of the U.S. Population ethnicity: 91.5 percent of Chinese people are Han. The non-Han population includes 55 ethnic minorities, of which the major groups are the Zhuang, Manchu, Hui, Miao, Uygur, Yi, Tujia, Mongolian, and Tibetan. Economy: China's economy has boomed since 1978, as a result of sweeping economic reforms. China is now the second largest economy behind the U.S. with a GDP of 8.9 trillion and is expected to become the largest economy in the next 10 years. China's economy continues to grow rapidly, with a GDP growth rate of 7.8% in China is the largest exporter and the 2 nd largest importer and 3 rd largest trading partner with the U.S.

Borders of China Religion China is a country with a great diversity of religious beliefs. The main religions are: Buddhism Taoism Islam Catholicism Protestantism Citizens of China may freely choose and express their religious believes and make clear their religious affiliations

Borders of China QUICKQUICK 1.One-fifth of the world's population lives in China. 2.More bird species live in China than any other place in the world. 3.The oldest tree in the world is the gingko. 4.Gunpowder was first discovered in China where it was used to create fireworks. 5. Paper was first invented in China in 105 AD. 6.Fingerprinting was used in China in 700 A.D. 7.China averages 274 protests per day. 8.China has cultivated tea for over 2000 years. FACTS

Borders of China Chinese Dynasty Shang Dynasty ( BC) Chinese were already using the wheel for chariots Chou Dynasty ( BC) This was the time of Confucios, the famous philosopher Ch'in Dynasty ( BC) A unified system of writing was developed Qing (Manchu) Dynasty ( AD) This was the last Chinese Dynasty. The dynasties ended when the emperor was overthrown and a republic was established. Han Dynasty (206 BC AD) Paper was invented Sui Dynasty ( AD) The Grand Canal was built linking the Tangtze Valley to Northern China Tang Dynasty ( AD) The first porcelain was made Song Dynasty ( AD) Acupuncture was started as a means of curing pain Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty ( AD) - The Mongols invaded the north. Their leader, Kubla Khan, established the Yuan Dynasty Ming Dynasty ( AD) The Chinese sent the first fleets of ships for trading.

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Borders of China Borders of CHINESE BORN NOBEL PRIZE WINER Ei-ichi Negishi Chemistry, 2010 Charles K. Kao Physics, 2009 Mo Yan Literature, 2012 Gao Xingjian Literature, 2000 Tsung-Dao Lee Physics, 1957 Daniel C. Tsui Physics, 1998 Liu Xiaobo Peace, 2010 Edmond H. Fischer Physiology or Medicine, th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso Peace, 1989 Chen-Nin, 1957

Borders of China Famous People Bruce Lee Jackie Chan Mao Tse-tung Jet Li Yao Ming Lucy Liu

Borders of China Chinese Culture Customs & Traditions of China New Year A dragon dance celebrates the temple in Foshan, China. Beijing Opera is the most widely known Chinese theatrical style with over 200 years of history. Although the art form started in China's Yangtze River Yan’an region, it only became fully developed in Beijing, and that is how it's name came to be. The form employs song and dance with exaggerated movements that leave a strong impression on viewers. National Day Is celebrated every year on October 1.

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Borders of China Traditional Chinese dance China has a long recorded history of various dance forms. Some Chinese dances such as dancing with long sleeves have been recorded for a long time. The best known Chinese dances nowadays are the Dragon dance and the Lion Dance. There are also 56 officially recognized ethnic groups in China, and each ethnic minority group in China also has its own folk dances.

Borders of China Presentation : Li Weaver Passport to the World People’s Republic of China Sponsored by Sister Cities Williamson County Library