1. Geography
Introduction

2. Provinces, Cities and Districts
China is made up of
- 27 provinces
- 4 “direct-control cities”
(Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Chongqing)
- 2 “special districts”
(Hong Kong and Macao )
Beijing is the capital of China and the cultural and political center. Both Beijing and Shanghai are economic centers.

4. Topography of China
The two most famous rivers are the Changjiang River (长江) and the Huanghe River (黄河).
The Himalayas (喜马拉雅，Ximalaya) in western China are the highest mountains in the world.

5. Deserts

6. Population Density