We live in a shrinking world. Technology and trade have narrowed the gap that once separated cultures and nations. As we enter the 21st century it is imperative that we, as well as our students, are knowledgeable about other countries.
China is one of the biggest countries in the world.
It has an area of about 9.6 million square kilometers which comprises about 6.5 per cent of the world total land area. Its population of more than one billion accounts for 23 per cent of the world human population. China is the world's oldest continuous civilization and is playing a more and more important role in the world economy and political affairs. An understanding of the land and the people of China is of great significance to all students of modern civilization. This unit will focus upon the physical geography of China.