China Facts 50 Interesting Facts Related To The Country Of China

China is located on the continent of Asia and is the most populous country in the world. It is surrounded by Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Tajikistan, North Korea and Bhutan. China's population is steadily increasing, and China's most recent population (2013) is 1.38 billion people.

The country was founded in 221 BCE and was ruled by several ancient Chinese dynasties until January 1, 1912. This was when the Republic was established, and the People's Republic was proclaimed in 1949, and the full name of China was changed to the People's Republic. China. It is a sovereign state governed under the Communist Party. Its chief government officials are found in its capital, Beijing. Their capital Beijing is also highly populated and is home to 20.18 million people.



The official language standard of China is Chinese; However, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uygar and Zhuang are some of the many other languages ​​that can also be found in the country. The flag of China is very simple. It is completely red, with five stars in the upper left hand corner. Religion in China is as diverse as that of the Chinese people. The country does not have an official religion, but most people follow Buddhist or Taoist beliefs. China has complete freedom of religion as long as the religious group is recognized by the government. Due to this, there are many religions which are prevalent throughout the country.

• China's GDP is $ 12.405 trillion which is the second highest in the world. GDP per capita is $ 9,161 which is the 91st highest in the world.
• The Chinese currency is Renminbi. It is also used in Burma, Hong Kong and Macau and until 2009 it was used in North Korea.
• China is an economy based entirely on private property ownership. It is a prime example of capitalism, and in 2008 there were approximately 30 million privately owned businesses in the country.
• Since 1978, China has worked on boosting its investment and export economy, and is today considered one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
• Ice cream originated in China. It was first invented in 2000 BC when the Chinese used to add soft milk and rice to the ice.
• Due to the difference in Time Zone, China is often one day ahead of the United States.
• The Chinese calendar is the oldest known calendar in the world, which is based on the moon.
• An animal is represented every year in Chinese culture. Each month of each year is also represented by an animal, and there are twelve distinct animals that always represent the months of each year.
• When a child loses its first tooth, Chinese parents will either bury the tooth or toss it from the roof of their home. This means making sure that the new, permanent teeth are straight and healthy,
• The Chinese first discovered how silk is made, and it was the first such secret process that told another person how silk could be spinned.
• The Chinese language consists of 40,000 characters, and by the time children reach the fourth grade, they are expected to know 2,000 of these characters.
• Intricate Chinese knots can be found throughout the country. Each knot has a distinctive design and is a symbol of good luck. Often knots are given as gifts.
• The Chinese New Year is celebrated each year and is a colorful festival that everyone in China celebrates. It is a time for parties, fun, leisure and family time. People travel with their family to celebrate Chinese New Year, use firecrackers to drive away any evil spirits, pay their debts and begin the new year with a grand feast.
• The Dragon Boat Festival is held every year in honor of Qu Yuan, who was a very brave man in Chinese history. To celebrate his life, Chinese races hold long skiffs that look like dragons.
• Fortune cookies were not originated in China, instead they were first made at a factory in San Francisco.
• Kites were invented by the Chinese and have since been used in warfare and to predict the success of some voyages.
• In China, red is considered a very lucky color. Traditional wedding dresses were also red at one time.
• Toilet paper was first invented in China in the 1300s. When it was invented, only emperors were able to use it.
• White is the color of mourning in China.
• During the Tang dynasty, those who were educated were expected to say hello and goodbye to all their acquaintances with other poems.
• China's industrialization has increased air pollution. Because of this, four of the world's ten most polluted cities are located in China.
• Twenty-four percent of the country's population lives in East China.
• China is believed to have the longest continuous civilization in the world, which is more than 40 centuries old.
• 99 percent of the Chinese population is Han Chinese people.
• China's Shanghai Tower is at an altitude of 2,073 feet and is the second tallest building in the world.
• A 57-story skyscraper in China with 800 apartments and office space for 4,000 persons was built in just 19 days
• Pork is a big part of what Chinese people eat. In fact, the average person in China eats around 86 pounds of pork a year.
• China, U.S. Is only slightly smaller than However, it has only one Time Zone, which has proved troublesome for some areas.
• China has a rich cultural history including painting, calligraphy, and kung fu.
• China launched its One Child Per Couple policy in 1979 and was the first country to implement such a policy in an effort to control the rapidly growing population.
• There are more than 50 ethnic minorities who call China home.
• Around 80 billion wooden disposable chopsticks are used every year in China. About 20 million trees are cut each year to meet this demand.
• China is the world's largest producer of cement, producing about 60% of the world's cement.
• Most of the cave dwellers live in the Shaanxi region of China. It is estimated that over 30 million people live in caves.
• China is home to over 475 million pigs of the world's pig population.
• During the Hanu dynasty, a game called Kuju was created in China. The game spread to other parts of the world, and eventually what we call football became known.
• Many Chinese residents tuned in to a news program by China Central Television, which is run by the state. This program is the most watched program on TV since 1978.
• Experts predict that by 2030, China will have the largest population of Christians in the world.
• China banned video games for many years. In 2014 the ban was finally lifted to allow game consoles.
• Thames Town is located in Shanghai, a replica of the City of London.
• The last Chinese emperor named Pui became Leader at the age of three.
• China is credited with the invention of paper as well as printing.
• China is considered one of the four ancient civilizations. Others are Babylonia, Maya and Egypt
• China is home to the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. The highest peak of the mountain reaches more than 29,000 feet.
• Urbanization has happened very fast in this country. In just 30 years, around 300 million people have moved from rural areas to more urbanized cities.
• In Chinese mythology, Nian, a demon, arrives on New Year's Eve to eat people.
• Around 3,000 websites are blocked in China. This includes popular sites such as Facebook and YouTube.
• China is famous for its interesting culture, Chinese wall, food with chopsticks, martial arts and peculiar characters.
• China is a thriving country which has become the second largest economy in the world. China gained power and prospered since its humble beginnings. Today, Chinese people are considered some of the most educated people in the world, and some of the leading experts in technology and science. China is a major trading and economic power in the Eastern Hemisphere, and is quickly becoming a rival to the United States.