Saturday 26 April 2014

10 quick interesting facts about China

Fact 1:

One-fifth of the world's population lives in China.

Fact 2:

More bird species live in China than any other place in the world.

Fact 3:

The oldest tree in the world is the gingko.

Fact 4:

Gunpowder was first discovered in China where it was used to create fireworks.

Fact 5:

Paper was first invented in China in 105 AD.

Fact 6:

Fingerprinting was used in China in 700 A.D.

Fact 7:

The majority of Chinese drink polluted water.

Fact 8:

China averages 274 protests per day.

Fact 9:

China has cultivated tea for over 2000 years.

Fact 10:

China’s money is called renminbi meaning the peoples currency.


 


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