China: The most Amazing Facts about this Country

China based on both its size and population, is the third-largest country on earth. It is home to one of the earliest civilizations in history, having an advanced and distinctive culture. It is now after this country, the world’s second-largest economy expanding at an incredibly rapid rate. brimming with tourist attractions.

Amazing Facts about China

1: It has the world’s largest population.

A little 1.4 billion plus individuals live in it. At 153 persons per square kilometre, It has a dense population (396 per square mile). 38.4 years is the median age in it. Urban areas are home to approximately 60.8 percent of the population.

2. It officially has 56 ethnic groups.

In terms of population, the Han make up around to 91 percent. The most populous of the 55 minority groups are Zhuang, Manchu, Hui, and Miao. Minority communities, for the most part, have unique cultures of their own. There are some who speak and write in their own language. as well.

3: Approximately 35 million people live in caves!

The majority of them reside in Shaanxi Province. It is an ancient Chinese architectural style that dates back to the Stone Age. Underground and cave dwellings are popular in some parts of northern because they are less expensive to build, easier to heat in the winter, and cool in the summer.

4: It has a wide range of beliefs.

There is no unifying religion in it, but people adhere to a wide range of beliefs, ranging from atheism to ancestor worship to one of China’s “Four Major Religions”: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, or Christianity.

5: It’s economy is rapidly expanding.

For more than 30 years, China’s economy was the world’s fastest growing (for three decades, an average of 10% per year). At 15.8 trillion USD in GDP in 2020, it will be the second-largest economy in the world. As “the world’s factory,” China is famous. It is the biggest manufacturer of toys, apparel, steel, concrete, and fertiliser. in the world.

6: It has 18 cities with populations of more than 10 million people.

It has over 660 cities, according to the most recent data. Around 90 of them have populations of more than one million people. There are 18 cities with a population of more than 10 million people. Shanghai is the most populous city, with a population of over 24 million people.

7: Every five days, It constructs a skyscraper

According to publish research, It is currently building more than 200 skyscrapers taller than 150 meters. China intends to construct over 800 skyscrapers over the next five years. More than 1,500 new buildings taller than 150 meters are planning for China’s cities by 2030.

8: China’s railway lines can circle the globe three times.

Having a network of more than 38,000 kilometres, The longest high-speed rail system is in it.  (24,000 miles) in length as of the end of 2020. The total length of China’s railway lines is more than 146,000 kilometers (90,000 miles), making it the world’s second longest railway network.

9: Confucianism was a major philosophical school in ancient China

Confucianism, which has been around for over 2,500 years, is an ancient belief system that has had an impact on Chinese culture. It emphasizes inner virtue, morality, and community and environmental stewardship. Confucius, its founder, was a great philosopher and teacher who live from 551 to 479 BCE. His students recorded his teachings, thoughts, good behavior, and ethics in a book called “Lun Yu,” or “The Analects of Confucius.”

10: Different colors have different meanings.

Colors have both lucky and unlucky meanings in Chinese culture. Red is the Chinese people’s favorite color. It denotes good fortune and happiness. White is associating with death and funerals. In ancient China, yellow was consider the royal color.

11. There are lucky and unlucky numbers.

Numbers that sound like words with lucky meanings are consider lucky numbers in China. The numbers 8, 6, and 9 are considered lucky. ‘Eight’ () in Chinese is pronounce ba and sounds similar to fa (/) as in facai (), which means ‘well-off’ or ‘becoming rich quickly’. Due to its similar pronunciation to the Chinese word for “death,” the number 4 is unlucky.

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