China

http://www.usdebtclock.org/#

• Most populated country in the world.
• Approximately 1.3 BILLION people.

Government: Communist State

What Challenges does China Face?

Challenges Facing China:

• Population
• Economy
• Social unrest
• Inequity
• Environment
• Outside political pressures

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Review:

• What does China look like today?
• What challenges does China face in the future?

To think about:

• What role does Geography play in China's past and possibly future?

Resources:

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html

• CLP China Fact Sheet - http://clpmag.org/article.php?article=China-Fact-Sheet_4
• US Debt Clock - http://www.usdebtclock.org/

In the beginning...

What is History?

Economy: Mixed,

Market leaning

• A usually chronological record of events
• A written account of past occurances

China Today

What is China?

China:

Now and Then

Religion: Officially Atheist. Primary religions - Daoism, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/07/a-stunning-visualization-of-chinas-air-pollution/259455/