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''This page is about the history of China until the establishment of the People's Republic. For the history of the People's Republic of China specifically, see [[People's Republic of China#History|History of the People's Republic of China]].'' | |||
The history of China dates back to more than 5000 years ago.<ref name=":0" /> | The history of China dates back to more than 5000 years ago.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Geography of China == | == Geography of China == | ||
[[File:China-topography-features.jpg|thumb|304x304px|Topographical map of China showing the Yellow river (in the North) and the Yangtze river (in the south)]] | |||
According to Dr. Ken Hammond of the New Mexico State University, to understand how China (中国, ''Zhōngguó,'' , literally the "Middle Kingdom") materially developed throughout its history, it's important to first understand the geography of the country.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|author=Dr. Ken Hammond|year=2004|title=From Yao to Mao: 5000 years of Chinese history|chapter=Lecture 1: Geography and Archeology|publisher=The Teaching Company}}</ref> | According to Dr. Ken Hammond of the New Mexico State University, to understand how China (中国, ''Zhōngguó,'' , literally the "Middle Kingdom") materially developed throughout its history, it's important to first understand the geography of the country.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|author=Dr. Ken Hammond|year=2004|title=From Yao to Mao: 5000 years of Chinese history|chapter=Lecture 1: Geography and Archeology|publisher=The Teaching Company}}</ref> | ||