CHINA
X A N B R E A
A L F O N S O J U N I O R S Á N C H E Z
ANIMALS
GIANT PANDA
Pandas are black and white bears native to China,
recognized for their distinct coloration and diet primarily
consisting of bamboo. They live in mountainous regions
and are classified as endangered animals.
ALLIGATOR SINENSIS
Alligator sinensis, is a critically endangered species native to
eastern China. They are smaller than American alligators
and prefer freshwater habitats. Due to habitat loss and
pollution, their population has drastically declined.
BAIJI
The baiji, or Chinese river dolphin, was a freshwater dolphin
native to the Yangtze River in China. It had a long, narrow
beak and poor eyesight adapted to the murky river waters.
Unfortunately, due to pollution, habitat loss, and
overfishing, the baiji was declared functionally extinct in the
early 21st century.
GOLDEN PHEASANT
The golden pheasant, or Chrysolophus pictus, is a bird
native to the forests of western China. Known for its bright
plumage, the male has a striking golden-yellow crest, red
body, and multicolored back. These birds prefer dense
forests and mountainous regions.
PLANTS
BONSAI
It is a plant that we usually hear a lot about. It must be said
that bonsai is not a plant as such, I mean, it is not a specific
species, but a way of growing trees according to antiquity.
BAMBOO
Bamboo is a plant that belongs to the
family Phyllostachys spp. We can usually find it as
decoration in people's homes. It is also the favorite food of
pandas and can reach up to 25m in length.
•KIWI
The kiwi is also well known, a bush with a fruit that is
consumed throughout the world. The lotus flower stands
out, a special symbol of Buddhism given its representation
of purity. This flower is typically found in swampy areas.
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GINSENG
It is a well-known plant that has numerous medicinal
properties. Among them, properties to cope with stress,
enhance concentration or memory and improve physical
resistance.
GEOGRAPHY
China, the third-largest country in the world,
features diverse geography. It includes vast
deserts like the Gobi, expansive plateaus
such as the Tibetan Plateau, and major rivers
like the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers. The
eastern plains are densely populated and
fertile, while the western regions are more
mountainous and arid. This geographic
diversity contributes to China's varied
climate and rich natural resources.
China's geography includes major mountain
ranges like the Himalayas, with Mount
Everest, and a 14,500-kilometer Pacific
coastline hosting economic hubs such as
Shanghai and Guangzhou. It has numerous
lakes, the largest being Qinghai Lake. This
diverse topography supports rich
ecosystems and cultures, making China
geographically and culturally rich.
WEATHER
China, due to its vast territorial expanse and varied
topography, has a wide range of climates. In the north,
cities like Beijing and Harbin experience a continental
climate with very cold, dry winters and hot, humid
summers. The east, including Shanghai and Hong Kong,
has a monsoonal climate with cool winters and very hot,
rainy summers. In the south, cities like Guangzhou have a
humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot,
humid summers.
The west and northwest of China exhibit varied climates
due to altitude and the presence of deserts. Tibet has a
high-altitude climate with cold winters and cool
summers, while Xinjiang has a desert climate with
significant diurnal temperature variations. Central China,
including Wuhan, has a humid subtropical climate with
very hot, humid summers and cold winters. Phenomena
such as typhoons affect the east and southeast coasts
during summer and autumn, and the geographical and
altitudinal variability contributes to the diverse climatic
conditions throughout the country.
