外教社中国概况（英文版）PPT课件CHAPTER 1.pptx

UNDERSTANDING CHINA [文件]Edited by Cheng AiminTranslated by Guosheng Y.chen Bo Ai John Urban Holly Wang CHAPTER 1Geography [文件]ContentsA look at China from the WorldⅠChinas Natural EnvironmentⅡFamous Chinese CitiesⅢTour in ChinaⅣ A look at China from the WorldⅠ 123Chinas Geographical LocationAdministrative Divisions in ChinaPopulation and Ethnicity 1.Chinas Geographical LocationLocated in Eastern Asia9.6 million square kilometersThe third largest country in the world China’s border is about 22,800 kilometers long and China has 14 neighboring countries. When the sun rises on the east coast, the people on the Pamirs in the west are still fast asleep. Cultural NotesZengmu ShoalZengmu Shoal is the southernmost part of the Chinese border, located in the South China Sea as part of the Nansha Islands. China has sovereignty over these islands.Taiwan IslandIt is China’s largest island, located on the south side of the continental shelf of the East China Sea. 23 provinces4 municipalities5 ethnic autonomous regions2 special administrative regions. Beijing is the countrys capital and the seat of the Central Peoples Government.2. Administrative Divisions in China 3. Population and Ethnicity3.1China’s PopulationThe most populous country in the world.Urban population has grown rapidly. 3.2 Chinese Ethnic GroupsThere are 56 ethnic groups living and practicing a policy of national equality, solidarity and mutual assistance. Rich national culturel Cultural NotesThe Miao embroideryIn 2006, the Miao embroidery was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.“Nadamu” Traditional Mongolian FairThe “Nadamu” Fair is a traditional Mongolian national festival. “Nadamu” means “entertainment”, “game” in Mongolian. It is the grand event for the Mongolian people. China’s Natural EnvironmentⅡ 123China’s Topography and LandformsThe Mountains in ChinaThe Rivers in China Features1.China’s Topography and Landforms1.1 China’s T