History
A Brief History of China
What makes this civilization unique in world history is its
continuity through over 4,000 years to the present century.
Geography
Geography of China
China is one of the biggest countries in the world. It has an
area of about 9.6million square kilometers which comprises about
6.5 per cent of the world's total land area.
Culture
- The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China was built over more than two thousand
years. Construction on the first section began between the 7th
and 6th century BC, and the last work on the wall was done between
the 14th and 17th centuries.
- Art of Paper Making - An overview
of Chinese Inventions
Ancient Chinese inventions and technology include the kite,
chopsticks, umbrellas, gunpowder, firecrackers, the steelyard,
abacus, cloisonné ceramics, papermaking and more.
- Great Pandas
The giant panda is universally loved, but this peaceful, bamboo-eating
member of the bear family faces many threats.
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