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Physical features, climate, and resources vary across China, Mongolia, and Taiwan.
Physical features of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan include mountains, plateaus and basins, plains, and rivers.
China, Mongolia, and Taiwan have a range of climates and natural resources.
China's economy and cities are growing rapidly, but the Chinese have little political freedom and many environmental problems.
In China's modern history, revolution and civil war led to a communist government.
China's booming economy is based on agriculture and manufacturing.
China has a massive population and its urban areas are growing.
China's environment faces a number of serious problems.
China has a rich culture shaped by ancient traditions.
Mongolia is a rugged land with a nomadic way of life and growing cities, while Taiwan is a densely settled and industrialized island.
Mongolia is a sparsely populated country where many people live as nomads.
Taiwan is a small island with a dense population and a highly industrialized economy.
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