 China — (chīnə) |
About The People
Did You Know... China has the world's largest nunmber of pharmacists with over 418,000. Th »» More
Eating & Recipes... Chopsticks are used for all meals in China. When finished, a person places »» More
In Their Language... The Chinese nod politely or bow slightly when greeting another person. »» More
Fashion... Chinese attire is conservative and usually simple. In the past, most wore t »» More
Socializing... Chinese are noted for good manners, hospitality, and reserve. Confucianism, »» More
Family... Historically loyalty to the family unit has always been important to the Ch »» More
Sports & Recreation... Table tennis, basketball and soccer are the most popular sports in Chi »» More
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China History
THE HISTORY OF CHINA, as documented in ancient writings, dates
back some 3,300 years. Modern archaeological studies provide
evidence of still more ancient origins in a culture that flourished
between 2500 and 2000 B.C. in what is now central China and the
lower Huang He (Yellow River) »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Beijing »» History of Beijing
Population: 1,330,141,295
GDP: $8,789,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 9,596,960 (sq km) 3,705,386 (sq mi)
Currency: yuan
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