China Asia Geography Social Studies
China Asia Geography Social Studies
This category lists sites that introduce young people to the culture of China. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.
Top: Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: Geography: Asia: China
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China in the Electronic Passport - Describes Chinese life in the 20th century.
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US Department of State - China - Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.
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China - An Inner Realm - The Chinese call their country Zhong Guo, which means middle country. That's because they used to think it was the center of the earth. Read about the people, the culture, the land and environment, the history, and the languages at this site.
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CIA - The World Factbook: China - Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
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Chinese Museum, Melbourne - This museum in Melbourne exhibits Chinese Australian history and culture. See a map of Chinatown or find out about visiting the museum.
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ABC's of China - Click on a letter of the alphabet to view slide show about China. Created by third grade students.
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China Virtual Tours - Explore China's most famous tourist attractions.
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China's Golden Past - Learn more about China's first emperor, the great wall, and the Ming Dynasty.
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Edible Journey Through China - Follow Mr. Wong on this culinary tour of China. Learn about Chinese cooking methods and utensils, different types of regional cuisine, and the history of Chinese food.
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Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - China Maps - Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.
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Chinese Dragons - Learn how these dragons differ from their Western counterparts. Read a dragon tale, learn about the traits associated with those born in the year of the Dragon.
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Visions of China - This in-depth special on the People's Republic of China covers its past and future, looks at the Dalai Lama, communism, and China's ancient dynasties.
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Yu Yuan Garden - See photos and learn about this garden located in Shanghai, built in the architectural style of the Ming dynasty.
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2000 Chinese Moon Festival - Provides the date of Chinese Moon Festival on Year 2000 and shares the legends related to it.
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Chinese Healing Arts - An interactive venture into the world of Chinese medicine. Includes a look at both common practices and the philosophy behind them.
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BBC News - Country Profile: China - Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.
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BBC Weather Centre - Country Guides: China - Provides climate and weather information, facts and statistics about the country, along with five-day forecasts for major cities.
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Lonely Planet: China - Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
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World Health Organization On China - WHO website on China, contain national key health statistics, emergency crisis, disease outbreak etc.
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CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: China - List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York.
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Chinese Culture Word - Play this word search game against the clock. Each time you play, there will be a different set of words.
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Discovering China - ThinkQuest site explores China's past and present. Find out how the cultural revolution forever changed the world's largest nation, and meet the men and women known as China's "movers and shakers."
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Christmas in China - Discover how the Chinese celebrate this international holiday.
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US Library of Congress - Country Study: China - July 1987 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.
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Global Gazette - International student newspaper focusing on cultures. Compares the art, society, government, traditions, language, and laws of Norway, the U.S., Germany, China, and Hong Kong.
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University of Colorado - GovPubs: China - Links to resources from the country's own government, the United States, the United Nations and international sources.
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