This presentation provides an overview of Chinese culture. It discusses China's geography as the fourth largest country by area. Tourism has become an important part of China's economy, receiving over 50 million foreign visitors in 2009. Mandarin Chinese is the official language, though there are also many dialects. Traditional Chinese religion is practiced and influenced by Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Chinese cuisine varies regionally but is unified by the use of rice and chopsticks. China has seen rapid industrial growth and urbanization in recent decades.