Where on Earth Is China?

There are many amazing places in the world. Let’s look at China. 

China is the largest country in East Asia. Over 1.4 billion people live in China. China has many languages. Its official language is Mandarin. Many Chinese people also speak Cantonese. 

China celebrates its New Year this month. It has a different calendar. Each year has a different animal. This year is the Year of the Dragon. 

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China has a long history. These warrior statues are part of it. History is a written record of things that happen. China’s history goes back 3,000 years. 

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Many different animals live in China. Pandas come from China. So do golden haired monkeys and the South China tiger. 

  

What Do You Think? What interests you about China? What else would you like to know? 

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