China is officially called
The People’s Republic of China and
is located in east Asia.More people
live in China than any other country in the world.In
fact, one fifth (1/5) of the world’s population lives in China!It
is also one ofthe largest countries
in the world; only Russia and Canada are larger.China
is bordered by 14 other countries (see the map above). Peking,
also called Beijing, is the capitol of China.Hong
Kong is the country’s biggest port, where most of the trade occurs.Shanghai,
another city, is the industrial center.
China contains many different
types of land, ranging from mountains to beaches.The
climate is just as diverse.In some
places it is very dry, almost like a desert.In
other places, it is much more tropical, like a jungle.Most
of the people who live in China live in the countryside.
You
can use the links below to find out more about China and how the people
of this country celebrate New Years.Be
sure to use other sources for your research!These
links are here to get you started.Be
creative and enjoy learning how to celebrate the Chinese New Year with
your new friends!