China

China Political Geography• Most populated

country in the world. Pop: 1,321,851,888

• Capital: Beijing• Major Cities:

Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, Nanjing

China’s History• China has a long and

ancient history.• The Great Wall of

China was created to keep out Mongols.

• Gunpowder was invented in China. (it was only used for fireworks)

China During WW2• During WW2 China was

occupied by the Japanese.

• Two sides who were fighting for control of China formed a temporary alliance to fight the Japanese.

• After the war they started to fight again and the communist side won.

China’s Government• Government:

Communist• Economy: Fast

becoming one of the world’s largest economies.

• Has had problems with human rights issues.

China’s Physical Geography• China has a vast variety

of climates. Everything from deserts to tropical rainforests.

• Major Rivers: Yellow River, Yangtze River

• Major Deserts: Gobi Desert

Three Gorges Dam• The largest dam in the

world. Over a mile and a half long and 600 feet high.

• Has displaced over 1.5 million people.

• Located on the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges Region.

China Today• China is fast

becoming one of the most powerful countries in the world.

• China is the worlds leader in clothing production.

• Some economic projections say China (and India) may pass up the United States as the world’s strongest economy in your lifetime.

• Chuck Norris' first job was as a paperboy. There were no survivors.