A1 Grand Prix of Nations 2006/07
CHINA
Fast Facts:
- Population: 1.28 Billion
- Capital: Beijing
- People: Han Chinese (93%), plus 55 ethnic minorities
- Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
- Religion: Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity
- Government: Communist Republic
- Head of State: President Hu Jintao
Useful Hints:
- Visas: Visas are required by most foreigners entering mainland China although, at this stage, visas are not required by Western nationals visiting Hong Kong and Macau. Visas are available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most countries.
- Currency: Renminbi (RMB or CNY)
- Time Zone: GMT +8 (Beijing time)
- Dialling Code: 86
- Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
- Weights & Measures: Metric
- Climate: Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit China. Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F-86°F) in these seasons - but bear in mind that nights can still be bitterly cold and it can sometimes be wet and miserable.
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