The only man-made object on Earth which can be seen from the Moon is the Great Wall of China, which stretches for 3,200 km across the north of the country. China is the third largest country in the world and nearly a quarter of the world's population lives there. It is a country which has a long history, but it is also changing fast. The book is packed with diagrams, photographs, graphs and maps. Together with a detailed and well-written text, they provide a comprehensive account of China and draw relevant comparisons with other countries around the world. Topics covered include: the physical landscape, climate and weather; natural resources; population figures, where people live and their lifestyles; economic, trade and business developments; industrial growth; religious and cultural beliefs; education systems; politics, law and order; environmental concerns; and how the country is working towards the future.