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.