China, Taiwan, Hong Kong Mainland China is a massive country of 3,700,000 square miles (China) Population 1.5 billion people Large country covering territory across 4 time zones One of the 4 oldest civilizations of the world with a written history dating back 4,000 years. Chinas Official Name After 1949 Civil War, the Communist party took over mainland China forming the Peoples Republic of China. The Nationalist KMT party moved to Taiwan. Starting from 1911, China was led by Nationalist KMT Chinas National Flag There are 5 stars which represent the Communist party and 4 social classes The capital of China Chinas capital is Beijing About same latitude as New York City Chinas political center Which ocean borders China on the east? Chinas border countries Where is Great Wall? Fact about Great Wall Early emperors had built walls in the northern territories to protect their nation against attack from outside forces. These walls were spread across the landscape, and not connected. First Emperor of Qin was an ambitious leader. He ordered his people to connect the existing walls together, and to expand them, eventually covering a distance of over 4000 miles. Three of the largest Rivers of China 1. Yellow River (huang he) 2. Yangtze River (Long River) 3. Jade River Chinese food Chinese Historical Sites Temple of Heaven in Beijing National Palace in Beijing Xians old City Wall Old City Wall in Kaifong Taiwan Taiwan is approximately 14,00 square miles but has a population of over 20 million Taiwans Capital Taiwans Official Name Taiwans National Flag National Palace Museum Taipei 101 Skyscraper Presidential Hall Hong Kong Hong Kongs Capital City Victoria