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China's Population
Discover China's current population and learn about its growth rate into the future.

Gallery of China Photographs
A collection of photographs from a February 2005 trip to Beijing and surrounding areas from Matt Rosenberg, your About.com Guide to Geography.

Beijing
An overview of China's capital city and the host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

China's One-Child Rule
Find out about China's one-child birth policy and what we can expect from China in the future as far as this decades-old policy.

The Great Wall of China
A history and overview of the impressive Great Wall of China, an amazing World Heritage Site.

Tibet
The history of Tibet, now part of China but once its own empire, as it struggles for independence and freedom.

Hong Kong
All about the transition of Hong Kong from a British colony to a Special Administrative Region of China, complete with its own Olympic team.

Chinese Culture
This About.com site will provide you with a plethora of cultural resources.


Maps

China
A political map, comprehensive data, and flag from the CIA World Factbook.

Blank Outline Map of China
A free blank outline map of China to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.

Merriam-Webster Map of Eastern China
A clear and detailed map of Eastern China along with basic geographic facts from Merriam-Webster. The map includes many cities and major physical features.

Merriam-Webster Map of Western China
A clear and detailed map of Western China along with basic geographic facts from Merriam-Webster. The map includes many cities and major physical features.

View From Above: China
Satellite images with borders and cities added to form a nice maps of China from the National Geographic Society.

Map of China
A large shaded relief map from the PCL Map Collection.

Additional China Maps
A collection of additional maps of China from the PCL Map Collection.


Geography and Data

China
Great data and historical information from Infoplease.com.

China Profile
Demographer Gerhard Heilig has produced an incredible site filled with maps, statistics, and charts covering just about every aspect of China. A must-see!

China - A Country Study
Comprehensive book-length information from the Library of Congress.

China - Background Notes
Great detailed information from the U.S. State Department.

Flags of the World: China
The flag and everything you ever wanted to know about the flag of China.

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