This country is located on the side of the world from the USA. Hi, I'm Rebecca Brayton, welcome to watchmojo.com, and today we'll be continuing our with a look at the People's Republic of China.
The People's Republic of China, more commonly referred to as simply China, is the most country in the world, with a population of over 1.3 . The host of the 2008 Olympics, Beijing, is the capital of China.

English is becoming more popular in China; however, most Chinese people are with spoken English. Mandarin is the most popular language and it has many dialects. Cantonese is one of these dialects and it is spoken by millions of Chinese residents.
The Chinese is very warm, with monsoon winds dominating the climate: dry winter and humid summer winds are likely to occur. However, because the country has large differences in , and , both and climates can be found.

With this varied climate comes a wide variety of : major mountain ranges, including the Himalayas and the eastern half of Mount Everest, grasslands and major rivers, such as the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, can all be found in China.
cuisine has become popular in parts of the world, with Cantonese and Sichuan being some of the most recognizable styles. Because of great differences due to region, many quite varied styles of food can be considered traditionally Chinese. Most dishes highlight food in bite-size pieces ready to be and easily eaten.

Art in China has a rich history, varying with each ruling dynasty. Their art is influenced by religious , teachers, philosophers and even political leaders. Some examples of art in China include Chinese , calligraphy and cloisonné enamels. As well as fine arts, one can find traditional performance art as well, including , theatre and traditional dances.

The image of the has traditionally served as the country's national . However, recently the giant panda has come to be used as a symbol as well, appearing on commemorative coins. Because of its babies' cuteness, the of the panda is a popular one the public.

Chinese architecture has had a lasting influence on architecture in other countries, such as , and Vietnam. Decorative have basically been the only change made to the centuries-old technique, with structural principles staying relatively the same. There are certain characteristics that are common to old Chinese architecture regardless of region. Traditional Western architecture emphasizes height, whereas Chinese finds impact in the width of its buildings.