- China is located on the opposite side of the World from
the United States.
- 1.3 billion people live in China which is about 1/5 of the worlds population.
- China is the oldest continuous civilization of the world.
- China is 12 hours ahead of the United States and only has one time zone.
- The color red is considered lucky.
- The number 8 is very lucky it is believed to bring prosperity.
- China invented the following: gun powder, rockets, silk, ice cream, paper, and ink.
- How do you say hello in Chinese? Ni Hao (knee how).
- The most common phrase when greeted by a Chinese person? "Ni Chi le Ma" which means "did you eat yet", this is considered a polite and friendly greeting
China and the provinces within which are like our states in the USA.
