Area-9,572,900 sq km (3,696,100
sq miles).
Population-1.3 billion (2005). Roughly a quarter of the world's population lives in China. Population Density-135.4 per sq km. Capital-Beijing (Peking). Population: 13.8 million. The largest city in the country, Shanghai, has a population of over 18 million and, as of 2004, 11 other cities had a population of over two million and 23 cities had a population of one to two million. Language-The official language is Mandarin Chinese .. more
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The Great Wall of China- one of the greatest wonders
of theworld The Forbidden City- Forbidden City was the place where
the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties carried out their administration
and lived
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Peking Duck, Mongolian Hotpot,
shuijiao, Dim sum, Shrimp wonton noodle soup, La Mian (pulled noodles)
served with curry beef soup, Xiao Long Bao etc.
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The best shopping is in local
factories, shops and hotels specializing in the sale of handicrafts.
Arts and crafts department stores offer local handicrafts
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Some of Singapore delicacies include
Satay (Originated by the Malays, but also sold by Chinese these days),
Roti Prata (Indian "pizza"), Fried Kway Tiao (fried black noodles-
normally served with cockles), Hokkien Noodles ...
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