China

China is a huge country in East Asia. It has the most people of any country in the world. China has one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, going back over 5,000 years. The Great Wall of China is one of the most amazing things ever built.

Land and People

About 1.4 billion people live in China. The capital is Beijing. China has tall mountains like the Himalayas, wide deserts like the Gobi, and long rivers like the Yangtze. The country is the third largest in the world by area.

Very old piece of pottery found in China.
Very old piece of pottery found in China. (Zhangzhugang / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

The Chinese invented paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. Chinese New Year is the biggest celebration with dragon dances and fireworks. People eat noodles, dumplings, and rice. Giant pandas live only in the mountains of China.

Fun Facts

  • The Great Wall of China is over 13,000 miles long.
  • China invented paper, printing, the compass, and gunpowder.
  • Giant pandas are found in the wild only in China.

Did You Know?

The Great Wall of China is so long that it would stretch from New York City to Los Angeles and back. It was built over many centuries to protect China from invaders. Some parts are over 2,000 years old.