GeographyGeography

IntroductionIntroduction

Provinces, Cities and DistrictsProvinces, Cities and Districts

• China is made up of

- 27 provinces

- 4 “direct-control cities”

(Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Chongqing)

- 2 “special districts”

(Hong Kong and Macao ) • Beijing is the capital of China and the cultural

and political center. Both Beijing and Shanghai are economic centers.

Topography of ChinaTopography of China

• The two most famous rivers are the Changjiang River (长江 ) and the Huanghe River (黄河 ).

• The Himalayas (喜马拉雅， Ximalaya) in western China are the highest mountains in the world.

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DesertsDeserts

Population DensityPopulation Density