China+Rocks

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 * LOCATION: **

China is a large country that is located in the east part of Asia. The absolute location of Beijing, China is 39.55 N latitude and 116.25 E longitude.



PLACE:
People in China speak Chinese.

There are 4 main religions in China: Chinese folk religion, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. [|Religions in China]

The climate in China is hot and dry in summer, wet and cold during winter. Hills, mountains, green plants, trees and thousands of rivers cover the land.



One of the most amazing things ever made by man is The Great Wall of China. Most of it was made during the Ming Dynasty and runs from east to west for 5,500 miles across the boarder of China.



China has the biggest population in the world so people have built millions of homes. Although most people in China do not own cars, many roads have been made for public transportation. Almost half of the people in China are farmers.
 * HEI: **

Due to the ocean and rivers in China, fishing is a major industry providing many jobs and food for people.



Some sports that people like to play in China are table tennis,swimming and badminton.

One way that Chinese culture has been brought to other countries is through the way that they practice medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine involves herbs and plants to cure illnesses. Acupuncture, which is sticking tiny needles in the meridians on the body to restore balance and health. Information found here: [|Traditional Chinese Medicine]
 * MOVEMENT: **

** REGION: ** Western Chinese food is breaded and fried.traditional Chinese food is stewed, baked, steamed or boiled. Both use rice, noodles, and vegetables. Western Chinese use carrots, broccoli, and onion. Authentic Chinese food uses tofu and different spices than what is found in the United States. [|Authentic Chinese Food vs. Western Chinese Food]