Brief information about the country

Foundation date

Official language

Chinese

Form of government

socialist republic

Territory

9,596,960 km² (3rd in the world)

Population

1 430 075 000 people (1st in the world)

Timezone

Largest cities

Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Tianjin, Guangzhou

$14.625 trillion (2nd in the world)

Internet domain

Telephone code

Or Zhong Guo (Zhōngguó), as the Chinese themselves call it, is one of the most amazing and mysterious countries in the world. The birthplace of paper and printing, gunpowder and compass, silk, porcelain and many other useful inventions and discoveries, it invariably attracts the attention of historians, explorers and travelers. Located in the southeast of the Asian continent and with its outlines resembling a huge bird soaring in the sky, modern China is the heir to a great civilization, the annals of which are about five thousand years old.

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Basic moments

Despite a rich historical past, a rather diverse ethno-cultural composition of the population and the existence of national-territorial autonomies, the People's Republic of China is de facto a unitary state with a rigid system of government and a clearly built vertical of power, the core of which has been the Communist Party since 1949.

The PRC has a vast territory of 9,596,960 sq. km, including the island of Taiwan, which is not controlled by the central government, and the small islands adjacent to it. According to this indicator, China is second only to Russia and Canada. In terms of population - 1,430,075,000 people (2018 data) - it occupies the first line of the world ranking.

Far and mysterious China is also called the Celestial Empire. The ancient Chinese considered their country the only one in the world that was patronized by heaven, and the rulers were revered as "sons of heaven." Or, perhaps, such a poetic name was inspired by the highest mountain system of the planet located here - the Himalayas? It's hard to say for sure. But one thing is certain: every tourist who comes here will definitely become a little bit Chinese, because it is simply impossible not to feel the local culture, the original customs of the ancient people, its culinary traditions and no less vibrant modernity!

Cities of China

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Nature

The tranquility and grandeur of Tibet, the majestic Himalayas, the unique landscapes of Gansu Province, the Gobi Desert in the north and the warm seas in the eastern part of the country - all this is China. The local nature seems to be specially created so that the traveler immediately forgets about the daily bustle and rests from the noise of megacities, gaining vivid and unforgettable impressions.

The inaccessibility of many areas, in particular, the Tibetan Plateau, made it possible to preserve the flora and fauna in their original form. In the mountains near the peaks, the vegetation is rather sparse, and at their foothills there are meadows with lush grass, where herds of yaks graze. The population uses them as a draft force when plowing small land. Other animals that can survive in such conditions also live here: the orongo antelope, the Himalayan bear and the kiang. There are also hare, bobak, red wolf, brown bear and lynx. The great rivers of China and neighboring countries - the Yangtze, the Yellow River, the Indus, the Salween, the Brahmaputra, the Mekong - originate in the mountains of Tibet. Thanks to the snowy peaks, they fill their waters and give long-awaited moisture to animals and plants.

The largest monumental building in Tibet, another autonomous region of China, is the Potala Palace. It is located 130 meters above the valley of the city of Lhasa, and its construction began in 1645. Before the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959, the palace was the official residence of the Dalai Lama.

If you visit the northeastern province of Guangxi, then an unforgettable moment of your stay will be a cruise on the Li River. The landscape here is adorned with amazing hills, steep cliffs, incredible caves, bamboo groves and villages.

At the foot of Nanshan Mountain, which is 40 km west of the city of Sanya (this is the south of Hainan Island), there is the Nanshan Buddhism Center - the largest in Asia. It was opened in 1997, its area is 50 sq. m. In addition to restoring the ancient Buddhist temple, the creators of the center laid out an impressive landscape park here.

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Kitchen

Chinese great importance give food its useful and palatable qualities. For them, eating is not just a vital necessity, but a kind of ritual, in which philosophical meaning is invested. Chefs in China have long been equated with prime ministers. Even the ancient thinker and philosopher of China Confucius compared a well-prepared dish with a successful state in which everyone is in his place.

The vast territory of China is divided into provinces. Each of them has its own nature and way of life, therefore gastronomic preferences are different.

In the north of the country, the main ingredient in dishes is noodles. It is fried, boiled, baked.

In the south of China, not a single dish is complete without rice. Cakes are made from it, which are poured with soy sauce, and even bread is baked. Desserts are also prepared from this main national product. The most famous cuisine traditions are Cantonese, Sichuan, Shandong and Jiangsu cuisine. In fact, there are many more. For example, in Tibet, the basis of the entire diet is not rice or noodles, but barley. Based on this cereal, dough for noodles or dumplings is made. Barley beer from local brewers has a sweet-spicy taste.

The province of Guangzhou, in southern China, is famous for its wide variety of meat dishes. Almost any meat is cooked here, even snakes and snails. The poetic names of unfamiliar dishes most often confuse a traveler inexperienced in Chinese delights. Having familiarized yourself with the ingredients of the dish, you can safely enjoy its taste without worrying about the contents of the plate. For lovers of spicy dishes, the masterpieces of the culinary art of Cantonese cuisine may seem insipid.

It is here that light dishes are popular, united by the common name dim sum. They are usually small in size so that it is convenient to take with chopsticks, and are portions of desserts, fruits, vegetables and seafood. From Chinese, dim sum is translated as "order for your heart" or "heartily touch." Often, only this type of snack is served in local restaurants.

In China, you can have a good snack, because there are a lot of mouth-watering tea snacks here: for example, jiaozi (similar to dumplings) or rice dough wontons (similar to manti). And baozi, reminiscent of pies known to Russians, are steamed and filled with delicious fillings. Rolls are baked from rice and fuju. No other cuisine can boast of such refinement, because fuju is a film that forms on soy milk.

Fans of outdoor activities should immediately go to the city of Sanya, which is located on the island of Hainan. Here everyone can participate in sports rafting on mountain rivers, try diving or visit the adjacent small islands and go fishing there. Golf tourism has gained incredible popularity here, which prompted the creation of two professional golf clubs, each of which has 18-hole courses.

But the world's largest socialist country is famous not only for traditional entertainment. There are more than 20 ski resorts here. Each of them usually has 5-6 tracks designed for fast descent, as well as several lifts. The most popular ski resort in China is Yabuli. This is where the 2008 Winter Olympics were held.

Ski resort Yabuli

While on holiday in China, you can go to the world-famous traditional medicine courses for healing. Here, thanks to the unique thermal springs, many dermatological, urological and digestive system diseases can be cured. The most popular medical complex in the country is Nantian. It has 30 pools, each of which has unique water in terms of mineral composition and temperature. In the city of Sanya there are several health centers. They offer acupuncture treatments and therapeutic massages.

shopping

For many years, China has ranked first in the ranking of countries producing a wide variety of products. It is in China that you can buy everything your heart desires: from small souvenirs to jewelry, electronic equipment and an expensive car. Most of the tourists admit that they go to the Middle Kingdom not only to see local sights, but also to arrange the shopping of their dreams.

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Almost every major city has a huge shopping center, so big that it takes at least three days to visit each store. As a rule, all shopping centers are open from 10:00 to 21:00 without days off and lunch breaks. The most popular are Bailian Zhonghuan Mall, Grandview Mall and Times Square in Shanghai, Beijing Great Gold Mal in Beijing, South China Mall in Dongguan, Teem Mall and Plaza in , as well as the Hong Kong harbor, where thousands of fashion boutiques, shops, supermarkets and a number of popular entertainment venues.

In addition to things and electronics in China, you can buy hand-painted porcelain products, which are very popular among foreigners. Women will be pleased with pearl jewelry, national dresses, fans and umbrellas. For friends and acquaintances, you can bring the famous Chinese tea, magnets and symbols of this country - a fire-breathing dragon, tiger or panda. China has a very developed system of discounts. Tourists will be pleasantly surprised by low prices, discounts and frequent sales.

Transport

Until recently, China's transport system was not in the best condition, despite the country's size and population. The thing is that until the end of the 80s of the last century, China was, in fact, a backward agrarian country.

According to the estimates of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, the losses of the country's economy due to the undeveloped transport system reach 1.5% of GDP, so now all the government's forces are focused on its development.

The most popular mode of transport here is the railroad. Network railways stretched for 115 thousand kilometers. China has already outstripped Russia in this indicator and is second only to the United States.

The first metro line was launched in 1965. To date, the subway is available in 22 cities of the country. The total length of metro lines is about 2.5 thousand kilometers. According to government plans, in the near future the number of cities with their own subways will reach 58.

China has over 2000 ports. The country's water transport network transports 1.5 trillion tons of cargo and 6.5 trillion passengers.

China's air transport has about 500 airports, and total aircraft reaches 2000.

Connection

Mobile communication in China is new for Russians, since until recently the local information technology market was closed to tourists, but now it is gradually opening up. The number of operators is 3, and it was they who distributed the “spheres of influence” across the country.

The largest mobile operator is China Mobile, which owns 66 percent of the total market share. The remaining two places were distributed as follows: China Unicom (20%), China Telecom (14%). The monopoly position of these operators negatively affects the level of competition: in terms of the cost of using communication services, each representative of the trio offers approximately the same prices, leaving, in fact, no choice for subscribers.

To make calls to tourists, cards of any Chinese mobile operator are available. To purchase a starter package, you need to present a foreign passport. The rates offered are per month. The cost is from 80 yuan and can reach several thousand in the national currency of the PRC. The best option is a fare for 100 yuan (approximately 500 rubles). Tariffs take effect on the first day of each month.

Security

In China, the most unexpected troubles and even dangers can await a tourist. Let's take a look at the most common ones.

During a taxi ride, there is a chance of running into unscrupulous drivers and losing money. Such scammers deliberately attach a handle or antenna to the car with adhesive tape, which naturally fall off even with a light touch. First of all, inexperienced tourists come across such a “bait”, and they are billed for the alleged breakdown.

In general, the Celestial Empire is famous for its low crime rate and the benevolent attitude of the police towards guests. However, in any city you can stumble upon petty thieves who can “steal” a wallet or documents in an instant, so being in the midst of people, you need to keep your eyes open.

Be especially careful on the roads. If in big cities Rules traffic mean something else, then in the provinces many people drive at their own discretion (especially drivers of bicycles and scooters), because of which you can be under the wheels of a car.

Chinese cuisine is not quite familiar to the Russian stomach. Having sorted out too much or eating something that is not right, you can ruin your whole vacation. You should avoid dubious eateries and absolutely exotic food like scorpions, grasshoppers or cockroaches. Very spicy dishes flavored with many seasonings can also pose a danger.

In some provinces of China, an unfavorable epidemiological situation continues for a number of infectious diseases, such as malaria or clonorchiasis. You can find out about the situation in a particular region in advance.

Hotels and accommodation

Today, there are more than 300,000 hotels in China. A significant part of them is located in the center of large tourist cities. Hotels with a high level of service are also found in the provinces, which suggests that in this country you can easily find a place for temporary residence, as they say, for every taste and budget.

For lovers of a comfortable stay with all amenities, such hotels as Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai New Development Sentosa Hotel and Shanghai Acme Sunhall Service Apartment, located in the center of Shanghai, are suitable.

High-quality service, delicious breakfasts and stylish rooms will make your stay in China even more pleasant and unforgettable. The cost of living in 4-5 * hotels ranges from 300 to 700 yuan per day, in 2-3 * - from 100 to 350 yuan. For those who go to China for a longer period, rented apartments are suitable, the cost of which ranges from 600 to 1300 yuan.

In China, as in many other countries, accommodation in hostels, which are relatively cheap, has become popular among tourists. The cost of a double room in a hostel is about 100 yuan. For those who have a rest in a group, there are rooms for 6-10 people, the cost of which ranges from 30 to 70 CNY per person.

Accommodation in a hostel is really much more profitable than in a hotel. The conditions are no worse: free breakfasts, clean rooms, Wi-Fi. The money saved on accommodation can be spent on souvenirs and gifts.

How to get there

Every day, two Aeroflot flights operate from Moscow to Beijing, and one flight is operated by the Chinese airline Air China. You will be in the air for about eight hours.

Aeroflot planes fly daily, while China Eastern Airlines fly several times a week. The direct flight will take about 10 hours.

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We believe that all Chinese are Buddhists, which is not true. Tourists love to look at the magnificent Chinese pagodas, and this association probably came from here. Buddhism is indeed widespread in China, but Chinese philosophical and religious thought does not live by Buddhism alone.

Traditional Chinese ideology rests on the "three pillars" - Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism.

Most Chinese people are atheists. This is what official statistics say, and our observations fully confirm this idea.

The era of communism has borne fruit, and most of the population has ceased to believe in something. But the way of thinking, ethics and norms of behavior of modern Chinese are shaped by these three teachings. By the way, none of them can be recognized as a religion in the usual sense of the word.

Freedom in China

This country is considered one of the most unfree in the world. There was such a thing in Chinese history, but now everything is changing. The modern Chinese does not feel any serious control, although in fact he exists.

On the other hand, there is an order of magnitude more freedom to realize oneself in China than in Russia. It is much easier to open your own business there, it is much easier to do your own business, and not “work for an uncle”. There would be a desire to work, but the state will not interfere much with you.

In China, you cannot criticize the government on the internet. subject to strict censorship. But, the authorities listen to what is happening and draw conclusions. Events took place on, the Communist Party drew conclusions, and reforms began.

Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a former colony within the British Empire. Recently, it has officially been a province of China. In fact, it is a separate state. The authorities in Beijing are only responsible for foreign policy and all other administrative matters are handled by the local authorities.

It has its own currency, its own laws, its own visa regime and tax law. Citizens of Russia can visit Hong Kong without a visa, and you can enter the main territory of the country only with a passport.

The tax system in Hong Kong is completely different - there is no VAT tax (VAT), and many things are cheaper by 15-20%. If you want to buy an iPhone or iPad cheaply, then Hong Kong is the way to go. Many Chinese come here for smartphones, tablet computers and laptops.

The city of Macau is similarly part of the PRC, and also enjoys almost complete independence. It is a former colony of Portugal. It has its own laws, money and taxation.

Macau is a city of casinos, this is the Asian Las Vegas. If a Chinese wants to play poker, blackjack or roulette, he comes here.

The situation is more complicated with the island of Taiwan. China officially considers it its territory and province of the PRC. The Taiwanese do not agree with this, and most of the world accepts their point of view.

Taiwan is a hotel state. Everything is here, including the army and Navy. This state is called the Republic of China (ROC), which translates as “Republic of China”. There are no negotiations on Taiwan's accession to the PRC.

Important advice for tourists. At Chinese airports, flights to Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan are referred to as "domestic" flights, and flights to these regions are boarded from terminals for domestic flights. Do not confuse.

We wish you a successful visit to China, and read our pages about this country ( links below).

China- an amazing country full of various sights and beauties! Ancient civilization of China was able to preserve the original traditions of her own people in the depths of her lands, create a powerful technological basis peacefully coexisting with centuries-old traditions of rich culture. Grandfather's traditions adorn landscapes of primeval nature, unforgettable in their beauty - from the light airy surface of the purest rivers and lakes, surrounded by lush green vegetation, to the high snowy peaks of Tibet. Centuries-old ancient Buddha temples and modern skyscrapers metropolitan areas of China, gracefully and organically merging into a single stunning personification of beauty on our Earth, attract many tourists to China who will experience emotions hardly commensurate with anything else! Let yourself feel a part of these immense sensations!

• Total China square is 9,596,960 sq. km. China is the 3rd largest country in the world. Shanghai and Beijing are the two largest cities in the world by population.
• 14 countries border on China, and its coast is washed by 4 seas, since the country occupies a large area, the climate varies dramatically from subarctic in the north to tropical in the south.
• Population of China as of July 2006 is 1,313,973,713. China is officially the most big country in the world in terms of population. The Chinese Government has adopted one child law to prevent population growth. Unfortunately, this makes China one of the fastest growing countries in the world.
• In China, for men aged 18 to 22, a two-year military service. Women of the same age group are called up for various military assignments.
• The largest part of the population is Chinese "Han". Mandarin Chinese is the official language in the country. However, China is inhabited by 55 other peoples who communicate in 206 languages.
• Renmin ribao, also known as People's Daily is the largest official publication.
• Tiananmen Square (Tienanmen) is the world's largest venue for various demonstrations and performances, and the Three Gorges Dam, located in China, is the world's largest dam.

Useful information about China

• Chinese civilization- one of the few ancient civilizations that has its own script. There are over 80,000 characters in the Chinese language. On average, a Chinese graduate already knows 5,000 characters.
• More than 100 dinosaur fossils have been discovered in Sichuan province. A four-winged dinosaur, theropod, has been discovered, said to be the missing transition between dinosaurs and birds.
• Emperor Pu Yi dynasty was the last emperor of China 1908-1912. Empress Wu of the Tang Dynasty was the only female emperor of China.
• also known as the Wall of Ten Thousand Li (Chinese measure of length is approximately 590 yards), one li is equal to 500 meters. In its original form, the total length of the wall was about 8,800 km. However, to this day, the Great Wall of China has not been preserved in its original form, and only a section 2,400 km long. preserved in good condition.
• Kublai Khan used silk banknotes as currency, jade currency was also used.
• Acupuncture treatment- treatment with thin needles that are inserted into various points, appeared in China more than 500 years ago.
• Chinese calendar based on the lunar cycle. This is the oldest calendar, dating back to 2600 BC. It includes 12 zodiac signs. The full cycle of the Chinese calendar is 60 years.

Funny trivia about China

• Paper, compass, gunpowder and the printing press are rightly considered the four great Chinese inventions. China is also credited with such inventions as the wheel and the first calendar.
• Ice cream was first made in China 4,000 years ago. Someone accidentally left a mixture of milk and rice in the snow, and when he returned, he found ice cream. Marco Polo brought the secrets of making ice cream and pasta from China to Europe.
• China has 3240 TV channels and 250 FM channels.
• Following British rules, cars drive on the left side in Hong Kong, while driving on the right side in the rest of China.
• In China, people have been drinking tea for over 1800 years. Chinese white tea is the pinnacle of the taste of ancient Chinese healers.
• The Chinese traditional greeting (Chigola ma or Ni chifan la ma) translates into Russian as "Have you eaten?"
• martial art kung fu was invented by the Shaolin monks to protect themselves from robbers on deserted mountain roads.

This is an East Asian country rich history in the past and one of the largest powers in the present. According to historians, China is one of the oldest countries in the world; the age of Chinese civilization can be about five thousand years. Mankind owes him many inventions, cultural values ​​and the most ancient philosophy that is relevant to this day. AT modern world China (People's Republic of China) occupies a prominent political and economic position. Now China is already claiming the position of the world's largest economy.

Geographic characteristics

Territory and location

In terms of area, China ranks third in the world after Russia and Canada. It is located in the southeast of the Asian continent, and is washed by the seas of the Pacific Ocean. This, the largest state in Asia, borders on Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Korea from the west. In the south, China's neighbors are India, Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Nepal, Laos, Vietnam and Korea. The longest line of the border between China and Russia, its long eastern part stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Mongolian-Chinese border, and then a very small western (only 50 km) part from Mongolia to the Kazakh-Chinese border. China shares maritime borders with Japan. The total area of ​​the state is 9598 thousand square kilometers.

Population

With such a vast territory, China is inhabited by many nationalities and ethnic groups that form a single nation. The most numerous nationality is the "Han", as the Chinese call themselves, the remaining groups make up 7% of the total population of the country. There are 56 such ethnic groups in China, among them the most prominent are the Uighurs, Kirghiz, Daurs, Mongols, all of them belong to the Turkic language group. Among the Han Chinese, there is also a division into southern and northern, which can be traced by dialects and dialect. We must pay tribute to the state policy of the state, which leads to the gradual erasure of national differences. The total population of China is about 1.3 billion people, and this is without taking into account ethnic Chinese living in different countries of the world. According to sociologists, the Chinese make up a quarter of the world's population.

Nature

China can rightfully be called a mountainous country. The area of ​​the Tibetan Plateau, located in the southwest, covers about 2 million square kilometers, almost a quarter of the total area. The mountains of China descend in steps to the sea. From Tibet, at a height of 2000-4000 meters above sea level, comes the second stage - Central China and the Sichuan mountains with heights up to 2000 meters.

Alpine plains are also located here, the great rivers of China originate from here. The third mountain step descends to the Great China Plain in the east of the country, its area is 352 thousand square kilometers and it extends along the entire eastern sea coast. The height of this area is up to 200 meters above sea level. These are the most fertile and most densely populated regions of China, the valleys of the Huang He and Yangtze rivers. The southeast of the country is bordered by the Shandong Mountains, the famous Wuyishan Range and the Nangling Mountains. Thus, more than two thirds of the entire area is occupied by mountain ranges, highlands and mountain plateaus. Almost 90% of China's population lives in the Yangtze, Zhujiang and Xijiang river valleys in the southeast, which are fertile valleys. The valley of the great Yellow River is much less densely populated due to the unpredictable nature of the river ...

The rivers of China have a catchment area of ​​about 65% of the entire territory, external water systems that carry water to the Pacific and Indian oceans prevail over internal ones. These are the Yangtze, Huanghe, Amur (Hei Longjiang - Chinese), Zhujiang, Mekong (Lan Cangjiang - Chinese), Nujiang. Inland rivers are of little importance. The existing small lakes are mostly located in mountainous regions. However, several large lakes are known to many, this is Qinghai - a large salt lake, the second largest after Issyk-Kul. Poyanghu, Dongtinghu, Taihu, located in the Yangtze River valley, are large freshwater lakes. They are of great importance for agriculture and fish farming. Lots of man-made reservoirs. The total area of ​​China's lakes, large and small, is 80,000 square kilometers...

In addition to the Mekong River, which passes through neighboring Laos and Vietnam, which flows into the Indian Ocean, all other rivers in China have access to Pacific Ocean. coastline from North Korea to Vietnam is 14.5 thousand kilometers. These are the South China Sea, the Yellow, the Korean Gulf of the East China Sea. The seas have importance in the lives of ordinary Chinese and in the country's economy. The trade routes that unite the whole of Southeast Asia run precisely along these seas, they are the unifying beginning of this region...

Due to climatic diversity, diverse and vegetable world as well as the animals living in these areas. A very large part of the vegetation is represented by bamboo forests, they occupy up to 3% of China's forests. The border areas in the north are taiga, the southern mountainous regions are jungle. The vegetation of the mountains of the southeast is very rich and varied. Here you can find many endemic species of the humid subtropics, while the boreal floodplain forests are practically absent. In the mountains of the west, you can find coniferous forests familiar to us - larch, pine, cedar, when moving south and east - broad-leaved forests with maples, oak and many relic woody plants. Closer to the sea coast, evergreen broad-leaved forests begin to predominate, and mangrove forests are found on the coast itself. Endemic species are represented by shrubs and small trees of the Rosaceae family - plum, apple, pear. China is the birthplace of tea trees and bushes - camellias.

The animal world is also rich and diverse, but the increasing influence of man, the development of natural areas is reducing the habitats of wild animals. There are a lot of rare and endangered species, especially endemic species of birds - crowned red crane, eared pheasant, scoter. Among the animals - golden monkey and bamboo panda bear, in the rivers - river dolphin and freshwater crocodile. On the territory of China, five large nature reserves have been organized to protect rare species, they are designed to protect the biocenoses of certain regions, and have the status of biosphere...

Due to its territory, mountainous regions and sea coast, China is located in all possible climatic zones, excluding the Arctic. Sharply continental climate in the highlands and subtropics in the southeast. Moderate climate in the north-eastern regions, bordering Russia and climatically similar to it, the tropics of Hainan Island, a world-famous resort. Despite this diversity, most of the territory of China is classified as a temperate continental climate, the most populated part of the country lives in it. If the climate is mild in the north-east of the country, winter temperatures do not drop below -16˚С, and summer temperatures do not exceed +28˚С. In the border regions with the taiga regions of Russia, frosts down to -38˚С are observed in winter. There is practically no winter on the tropical coast and Hainan Island.

The climate of densely populated areas, especially the southeast, is influenced by the summer monsoons, the climate here is humid. As we move north and west, the amount of precipitation decreases, in the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent areas it is already dry summer months and frosty winters, this is the area of ​​​​the famous Gobi Desert ...

Resources

As a country of young mountains, China is rich in fossil resources, coal, precious and rare earth metals. There are large deposits of iron ore in the mountains, geological exploration of the coast revealed the presence of rich oil deposits. In terms of coal mining, China occupies one of the first places in the world and a leader in the region. Deposits of mineral raw materials are concentrated mainly in the northern regions, hydrocarbons, oil shale and coal - in central China and the coastal shelf. The mountains provide rich gold veins; China also occupies one of the first places in the world economy in the extraction and smelting of gold ...

China is actively developing and using the full potential natural resources subsoil of the earth within the boundaries of its territory, extracting and processing minerals such as coal, iron ore, oil, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, magnetite, aluminum, lead, zinc, uranium...

Today, China's economy is one of the fastest growing. Gross domestic product growth in recent years has grown so sharply that it is customary to call the Asian miracle. Once an agrarian country, China has now surpassed even Japan in its growth. Such effective economic growth is based not only on rich mineral and labor resources. The centuries-old experience of trade, the thousand-year-old wisdom of the East and the industriousness of the people affected. China's most notable successes lie in fuel energy, electronics, consumer goods, and textiles. Nuclear energy is developing powerfully and, in alliance with Russia, the space industry. Agriculture has been brought to a new level using all the latest achievements of science. While the whole world is arguing about the possibilities of genetic engineering, in China every peasant is already using these developments at their primitive, but quite effective level...

culture

The culture of China has more than one millennium. You can talk about China's contribution to world achievements for hours. If such inventions as the wheel, paper, gunpowder are disputed by other cultures, then the production of porcelain, the cultivation of tea, silk, undoubtedly, remains with the Chinese civilization. The peoples inhabiting China have invested their efforts in this culture. In addition to the southern and northern Han, the Chinese, the country is inhabited by many nationalities and language groups that contribute to the diversity of musical, visual culture, applied arts and poetry ...

Chinese Buddhism and Taoism are the most famous in the world, and the philosophy of Confucius is studied as an applied science for leaders of the highest echelons of power. The martial arts of China were developed and raised to such a level that they turned from the art of killing into the art of the moral and physical health of the nation.

China gave the world great thinkers - Confucius and Chuang Tzu, great poets Li Bo and Sun Tzu, great military leaders and wise rulers. The wisdom of the ancient East made it possible in the modern world to use all the same philosophical truths that give rise to material well-being from spiritual values.

Can't dislike Interesting Facts about China. Both children and adults would be happy to learn something new and funny about this state. In addition, both ancient and modern China have many secrets and discoveries.

1. China is considered the most ancient civilization peace.

2. Archaeological finds that have been found in this country reach 8000 years.

3. Rich people in China hire lookalikes and send them to jail instead of themselves if necessary.

4. China is responsible for 29% of San Francisco's air pollution.

5. There are more people in China who speak English language than in the USA.

6. There is a site in China where you can rent a girl for $31 a week.

7. China is considered the most populous state in the world.

8. Toilet paper first appeared in China in the 1300s.

9. Gunpowder first appeared in this state.

10. China lives in only one time zone.

11. White color in China is considered mourning.

12. A necessary part of life in China is tea drinking.

13. People in China don't like sunbathing. Sunburn is considered unfashionable.

14. Marriages in China are often concluded late.

15. The color of the holiday in China is red.

16. China has the lowest divorce rate.

17. A bat is a symbol of good luck in China.

18. China is considered the world's mushroom producer.

19. Queues are not accepted in China.

20.70% of the Chinese population wear glasses.

21. In China, they do not prefer to eat the liver and kidneys.

22. Chinese people are not compassionate towards animals. That is why they use animals where they can earn extra money.

23. Vegetables in China are never eaten raw. They are either boiled or steamed.

24. In China, you can see children with holes in their pants, so they can relieve themselves at any time they need.

25. Vacation in China starts at the same time for everyone, before the New Year.

26. Chopsticks were invented in China.

27. Rice is the basis of most Chinese dishes.

28. In China, it is customary for women who have given birth to stay in bed for 30 days after giving birth.

29. Residents of China drink alcohol only in large companies.

30. China has a large percentage of vegetarians.

1.B Ancient China Football originated because ancient people played this game as far back as 1000 years.

2. Mushrooms are a favorite dish of the ancient Chinese.

3. In ancient Chinese calendars, the year began with the first new moon after the winter solstice.

4. In ancient China, the dragon was considered an honorary symbol. He has been depicted in mythology.

5. The main symbols of Ancient China were birds.

6. There were harems in ancient China.

7. The mythology of Ancient China says that the mirror protects the house.

8. Suspension bridges were invented by the ancient Chinese.

9. Paper was created by the ancient Chinese.

10. Silk making is the skill of the ancient Chinese.

11. Approximately 6,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese civilization was born.

12. The ancient Chinese invented lacquer. They covered shoes and wooden products with it to protect them from getting wet.

13. Ancient Chinese thinkers made a significant contribution to the development of philosophy.

14. In ancient China, silk smuggling could be severely executed.

15. The ancient Chinese began to eat mushrooms about 3,000 years ago.

16. Confucius was an ancient Chinese sage.

17. The compass was created in ancient China.

18. In ancient China, beds were equipped with heating and central heating.

19. White tea is a favorite drink of the ancient Chinese.

20. In ancient China, the world's first seismograph was invented.

1. The total length of the Great Wall of China reaches 8851 km 800 m.

2. The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world.

3. When laying stone blocks to build a wall, glutinous rice porridge with the addition of slaked lime was used.

4. This building is the longest and largest cemetery in the world.

5. The Chinese wall is visible from space.

6. The Great Wall of China is included in the UNESCO list.

7.The Chinese wall is a recognized symbol of China.

8. In 2004, the largest tourist visit to the Wall of China was recorded, with more than 41.8 million tourists visiting it.

9. About 2 millennia were spent on the construction of the Chinese wall.

10. The Great Wall of China is not one of the wonders of the Ancient World.

11. The wall changed its name several times.

12. The first Europeans could not set foot on the territory of the Chinese wall.

13. In 1644, the construction of the Great Wall of China was completed.

14. The wall in China has been a venue for many sports.

15. Battles on the territory of the Chinese Wall have been fought for many years.

16. The Chinese wall began to be built in 221 BC.

17.Night visits are organized on the Chinese Wall.

18. The military were the builders of the Great Wall of China.

19. It is impossible to see the Chinese Wall on the local currency.

20. The wall has good acoustics.

1.On Chinese spoken by about 1.4 billion people.

2. The Chinese language is one of the most ancient.

3. This language has a huge number of dialects.

4. There are about 100 thousand Chinese characters.

5. A feature of the Chinese language is its tonality.

6.Chinese has simple grammar.

7. Most of the characters in Chinese are similar to each other.

8. The hieroglyph, which speaks of difficulties, has an image of 2 women under one roof.

9. There is no punctuation in Chinese.

10. There are no Chinese language keyboards in the world.

11. This language is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

12. The Chinese language is considered to be one of the most difficult languages ​​in the world.

13. There are no words "Yes", "No" in Chinese.

14. Most of the surnames in China are written in one syllable.

15. Native Chinese speakers have excellent hearing.

16. In terms of popularity, Chinese takes the second place among all the languages ​​of the world.

17. Chinese is considered a status and respected language: it is considered the 6th language of all the working languages ​​of the UN.

18. There is no alphabet in Chinese.

19. There are 7 dialect groups in Chinese.

20. Depending on intonation, words in Chinese may sound differently.