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This country is located in East Asia. China is the world's most populous
country with more than 1300 million citizens representing 19.2 percent of the
world's population. Most of the population lives in cities. China was home to 125
cities with populations of more than 1 million by the end of 2011. Official
language is mandarin Chinese. China is the world's largest producer and consumer
of agricultural products. China's percentage of arable land is limited. Cultivable
land and abundant manpower resources create a comparative advantage for crops
that require a large workforce, including fruits and vegetables.
Peasants in china
growing rice.
The construction of the Great Wall of China was ordered by the Emperor
Qin, during the dynasty of the same name, to defend his kingdom against the
nomadic marauding tribes; and continued through the successive Chinese
dynasties. The part of the wall that remains to this day, was part of the Silk Road
and was built during the Ming Dynasty. It extends for about 6,350 kilometers.
Market in china.