Introduction

China has captivated the world’s attention with its high growth economy.

China is the world's second largest economy by nominal GDP, and the world's largest economy by purchasing power parity according to a 2014 estimate from IMF, though the accuracy of this conclusion is controversial.

In 2013, China inbound tourists reached an amazing 129 million visitors. The number of outbound tourists totaled 98.19 million. The Great Wall of China alone welcomes 10 million visitors a year.

China as an important source of human civilization had contributed to ancient science and technology and led the world in most of the history of world civilization.

As the country is expanding its influence worldwide, people around the world fix their eyes on this ancient nation. They are curios to learn about its past, which might provide some clues to the driving force behind this nation. 
Country Facts

  • Country: People's Republic of China
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Largest City: Shanghai
  • Official Language: Standard Chinese
  • Total Area: 9,596,961 km2
  • Population: 1,357,380,000 (2013 estimate)
  • GDP (PPP): $16.149 trillion (2013 estimate)

Fun Facts

  • Third country to successfully send a person to space.
  • The Great Wall is the largest man made structure in the world
  • The famous Giant Panda is found near the Yangtze River in China.
  • China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.