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Location: China is the largest country entirely in Asia. China is bordered by Russia, India, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau (semi-autonomous), Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Vietnam.

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Capital: Beijing is the capital of China.

Size: China covers about 9,596,960 square kilometers. China is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada, and the USA).

Population: China has the largest population of any country in the world. The population of China is about 1,321,851,000 (as of July, 2007). China is divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, and 4 municipalities.

China flagFlag: China's flag is red with five golden-yellow stars.

Climate: China's climate ranges from desert to tropical to subarctic.

Major Rivers: The major rivers in China are the Yangtse River, the Yellow River, and the Pearl River.

Mountain Ranges: The highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas, borders China. Other major mountain ranges in China are the Ch'ang-pai Mountains, theTsinling Mountains, and the Nan range.

Highest Point: The highest point in China is Mount Everest (8,850 m tall), in the Himalayas.

Lowest Point: The lowest point in China is Turpan Pendi (the Turpan Depression), 154 meters (505 feet) below sea level. It is located in northwestern China.


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China

Chinese K-3 Theme Page

Read about China, do crafts, learn Chinese numbers, color art work, etc.
China map

Zoom School China

Use a pictorial interface to get Information on China, including maps, flags, printouts, and a quiz.
Follow the Instructions

China: Follow the Instructions

Color China according to simple directions, such as, "Trace the Great Wall in red." Or go to the answers.
China map

China: Map/Quiz Printout

You can print out a map of China, color it, and take a short quiz. Or go to the answers.
China map

China: Map Printout

A printable map of China.
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Chinese Flag/Printout

You can learn about China's flag, print it out, color it, and take a short quiz.
Flag of China -thumbnail
China's Flag
Simple Printable

A blackline master (printout) of the flag of China.
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

Read about this incredible structure.

CHINA FIND IT!

A quiz on China to use with the Little Explorers Picture Dictionary. To answer the quiz questions, use the online illustrated dictionary.



Chinese Numbers

Learn the Chinese numbers from 1 to 10.


Write Chinese Numbers: Printout

Write the Chinese numbers from 1 to 10.


Match Chinese and Western Numbers: Printout

See if you can match the Chinese numbers to Western numbers.
Connect the Dots Mystery Map

China: Dot to Dot Mystery Map

Connect the dots to draw the borders of a mystery country. Then use a globe or atlas to figure out which country you have drawn. You might want to give students clues, such as the continent the country is in (Asia), that it is in the Northern Hemisphere, or that its name starts with "C." Answer: China.


Chinese Rivers : Outline Map Printout

An outline map of China's rivers to print.


China: Outline Map Printout

An outline map of China to print. Or go to printable activities that require research (using an atlas or other geography reference): a simple map research activity, a medium-level map research activity, or an advanced map research activity.
China: Shape Poem
shape poem

Write a poem about China inside the map.
Inventors and Inventions from China and Taiwan
Learn about some Chinese inventions from the compass to pulp-formed paper.
CHINESE NEW YEAR

Crafts and activities for Chinese New Year.



Panda

Pandas are black and white bears from China.
Silkworm

Silkworm

The silkworm moth is an insect (not a worm) that produces a silken cocoon. This cocoon is harvested to make silk thread.
OLYMPICS

The Olympics in China

Beijing, China, hosts the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Short Books to Print:


Chinese New Year
A Printable Activity Book for Early Readers

A short, printable activity book on the Chinese New Year for beginning readers, with pages on Chinese New Year, the Chinese Zodiac, lucky money envelopes, the dragon, and a map of China.


Chinese New Year
Tiny Picture Dictionary

A short, printable picture dictionary of the animals of the Chinese New Year -- for early readers. The student cuts out the pages, staples them together, then writes each word in the tiny book. The words are: dog, dragon, goat, horse, monkey, ox, pig, rabbit, rat, rooster, snake, tiger.


Chinese New Year
Cut-and-Paste Picture Dictionary

A short, printable picture dictionary for Chinese New Year -- for early readers. Color, cut and paste the pictures in the right places. Then write the words under the pictures. Cut out each page and staple them together (in the right order) to make a tiny book. The words are: dog, dragon, goat, horse, monkey, ox, pig, rabbit, rat, rooster, snake, tiger.


Chinese New Year Words Mini Book
A Printable Writing Book

A tiny, printable book about simple words related to Chinese New Year -- for early readers and writers. The book has 2 pages to print and makes 8 pages for the student to cut out, color, and write in. The words are: dragon, China, moon, envelope, lantern, fireworks, and "Can you think of another Chinese New Year word?"


Chinese New Year
A Printable Activity Book for Fluent Readers

A short, printable activity book on the Chinese New Year for fluent readers, with pages on New Year traditions, the Chinese Zodiac, the phases of the moon, and a map of China.


Chinese Counting Book
A Printable Activity Book for Early Readers

A short, printable activity book on the Chinese numbers from 1 to 12.


Chinese Animals
Printable Book for Early Readers

A short, printable book about Chinese animal early readers. The book has pages on the Giant panda, red panda, leopard, tiger, yak, stork, sun bear, and golden monkey.


Panda

A short, printable book about the giant panda. The book has pages for the student to cut out, read, and color. The pages are: Intro, Anatomy, Habitat, Diet, Teeth, Fur and Paws, Eyes, Reproduction, and Classification.


Sheng Chú/Livestock

A short, printable book about farm animals in Chinese - for early readers. The book has pages for the student to cut out, read, and color, with animal names to write. The pages are: cow, pig, horse, sheep, chicken, goat, dog, rabbit, and duck.

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