China, Beijing
Beijing (Peking) is an exotic oasis in the huge country of China. Here the western skyscrapers stand side by side to typical Chinese architecture. If you would like to experience something really special and completely different, then you should choose China for your High School year.
With a several thousand year old history China offers exciting traditions, culture and fantastic sights. The Chinese Wall is possibly the first thing that comes to mind. But there are a number of spectacular sights: The Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square (Gate of Heavenly Peace), the Summer Palace and more. China is one of the largest countries in the world, to its area just about as big as the USA and with one-fifth of the world's population.
Something that the Chinese area looking forward to is the Olympic Summer Games, which are arranged in Beijing in 2008 and all preparations are since long in full swing.
ChinaChina
Position: Asia
Area: 9,6 million km2
Inhabitants: 1,285 million
Capital: Beijing (Peking)
Language: Cantonese and Mandarin with many variations + a number of minority languages
National day: 1 October
Celebrity: The Chinese Wall
