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Chinese info by: Adam Cohen

Main language: Mandarin Main religion: Buddhism Capital city: Beijing Neighboring countries: India, South and North Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan, Burma and Nepal Total population: 1,330,044,605 people in 2008 Flag of china and the history behind the colours and symbols  The backround is red because it is the colour traditionally associated with communism. The big star represents the communist party and the four little stars represents the different classes of society. System of government: Communism Major exports from China: Major imports to china:
 * Toys
 * Medicine
 * Clothing
 * Coal
 * Gas
 * Wheat
 * Iron
 * Aluminum

Popular tourist destinations:
 * The Great wall of China
 * Museum of Qin Terra Cotta warriors and horses
 * Longhu mountain
 * Dai temple
 * Songshan mountain

Interesting things about china worth knowing:


 * 1) China is the most populated country in the world with over 1.3 billion people.
 * 2) Chinese language has over 20 000 characters. The average Chinese person only learns about 5000 In their whole lifetime.
 * 3) Acupuncture treats illnesses by inserting sharp needles in various pressure spots. It was originated in China over 5000 years ago. It is believed to be a form of relaxation.