1. China, Taiwan, Hong Kong Mainland China is a massive country of 3,700,000 square miles

2. 中國 (China) Population 1.5 billion people Large country covering territory across 4 time zones One of the 4 oldest civilizations of the world with a written history dating back 4,000 years.

3. China’s Official Name After 1949 Civil War, the Communist party took over mainland China forming the People’s Republic of China. The Nationalist KMT party moved to Taiwan. Starting from 1911, China was led by Nationalist KMT

4. China’s National Flag There are 5 stars which represent the Communist party and 4 social classes

5. The capital of China China’s capital is Beijing About same latitude as New York City China’s political center

6. Which ocean borders China on the east?

7. China’s border countries

8. Where is Great Wall?

9. Fact about Great Wall Early emperors had built walls in the northern territories to protect their nation against attack from outside forces. These walls were spread across the landscape, and not connected. First Emperor of Qin was an ambitious leader. He ordered his people to connect the existing walls together, and to expand them, eventually covering a distance of over 4000 miles.

10. Three of the largest Rivers of China 1. Yellow River (huang he)

11. 2. Yangtze River (Long River)

12. 3. Jade River

13. Chinese food

14. Chinese Historical Sites

15. Temple of Heaven in Beijing

16. National Palace in Beijing

17. Xi’an’s old City Wall

18. Old City Wall in Kaifong

19. Taiwan Taiwan is approximately 14,00 square miles but has a population of over 20 million

20. Taiwan’s Capital

21. Taiwan’s Official Name

22. Taiwan’s National Flag

23. National Palace Museum

24. Taipei 101 Skyscraper

25. Presidential Hall

26. Hong Kong

27. Hong Kong’s Capital City Victoria