China is the fourth largest country in the world after Russia, Canada, and the USA.

China has the worst extremes in weather, from bitter cold to unbearable heat, because of its huge size.

The currency in China is Yuan.

The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing were the most expensive Olympic Games in history costing over £21.7billion.

Tienanmen Square in Beijing is the largest public gathering space in the world.

China used to be ruled by powerful families called dynasties.

In China the dragon is a symbol of good luck, power, and strength. The dragon was often the symbol of the Emperor.

The Great Wall of China is the longest man-mad structure in the world.