Debbie Phillips

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A Taste of China

• By
• Debbie Phillips

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China

• Is a country on the continent of Asia.

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China

• Is the third largest country in the world, behind
  Russia and Canada.
• Has 3.7 million square miles of land and more
  than 1.5 billion people.

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China

• The flag of the Peoples Republic of China is red
  with yellow stars.

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China

• Is home to the highest mountain in the world, Mt.
  Everest.
• 65 of Chinas land is mountains or hills.

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Agriculture

• China has 60 of its workforce in agriculture.
• The major crops are rice, wheat, corn, soybeans
  and sweet potatoes.

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Industry

• China is the largest producer of steel in the
  world.
• Their biggest exports are machinery, computers
  and software.

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Transportation

• Most Chinese people cannot afford cars.
• The bicycle is the most popular form of
  transportation.
• For longer trips, people go by bus or train.

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The Great Wall of China

• Spanning 4,160 miles across north China, was
  started about 2,300 years ago by soldiers and
  slaves in order to keep Chinas enemies out.
• It is the only man-made structure that can be
  seen from space with the naked eye.

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China

• Is the home of the giant panda.
• The giant panda, once considered a member of the
  raccoon family, has been proven to be a true bear.

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Giant Pandas

• Weigh up to 220 pounds when full grown.
• Eat bamboo for up to 14 hours a day.

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Giant Pandas

• Are an endangered species.
• For more information on giant pandas, click here