China

Surprisingly, the People's Republic of China is seldom spoken than the city of Shanghai when as China has a reputation of being the largest country in Asia. Measuring a staggering 9,596,960 square kilometers, China is fourth among the largest nations in the world. No wonder this large expanse also houses millions of people.

It's very easy to spot China on the map. Bound by large bodies of water, China also serves as neighboring country to Vietnam, Tajikistan, Russia, Pakistan, Nepal, Mongolia, Macau, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, Kazakhstan, India, Hong Kong, Burma, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. Literally, there are many entry points in China, but the security is so tight, illegal immigrants are immediately detected.

China's geography is dominated by high peaks, high tablelands, deserts, fields, hills, and deltas. All of these land formations, save the deserts, have rich soils and are used in growing crops, flowers, and feed the livestock industry. The variety of its terrain is also the reason behind its divers climates. On the other hand, the vast lands of China yield iron, petroleum, mercury, and other elements that serve as fuel to its industrial plants.

In 2000, the population of China reached 1,261,832,482. Majority of the populace are descendants of the Han ethnic group. This explains the prevalence of Taoist beliefs in the country.