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China is a colossal country with a fantastic variety
of landscapes, wildlife and people. It is the most populous nation on
earth. More than 1.1 billion people live in China and so the Chinese
make up roughly one fifth of the world's population.
Fact 1:
One-fifth of the world's population lives in China.
Fact 2:
More bird species live in China than any other place in the world.
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Fact 3:
The oldest tree in the world is the gingko.
Fact 4:
Gunpowder was first discovered in China where it was used to create
fireworks.
Fact 5:
Paper was first invented in China in 105 AD.
Fact 6:
Fingerprinting was used in China in 700 A.D.
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Fact 7:
The majority of Chinese drink polluted water.
Fact 8:
China averages 274 protests per day.
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Fact 9:
China has cultivated tea for over 2000 years.
Fact 10:
China’s money is called renminbi meaning the peoples currency. |