Federation Of International Pitch And Putt Associations

	Federation Of International Pitch And Putt Associations The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) is one of the governing bodies for the pitch and putt in the world, along with the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies and is based in Barcelona, Catalonia. Members include the pitch and putt unions of Ireland, Great Britain, Catalonia, The Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Chile, Andorra, Germany and the United States. Canada and China are associated members. FIPPA organizes a World Cup since 2004 and a World Strokeplay Championship since 2009. In 2009, France, Italy, San Marino and Denmark left FIPPA, after the creation of another international association, the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). Notes and references {{Reflist See also Pitch and Putt World Cup The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Pitch And Putt Pitch and putt is an amateur sport very similar to, and derived from, golf, where the hole length is typically up to and just 2–3 clubs are typically used. The game was organised and developed in Ireland during the early 20th century, before expanding through the 1940s, and is now played in dozens of countries. The international governing bodies of the sport include the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) and the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). History While a similar short par 3 course was opened in 1914 in Portsmouth, England (then known as "miniature golf"), the website of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations suggests that the organised game of pitch and putt began in County Cork, Ireland in the late 1920s, before being developed through the 1940s and then spreading internationally. A European governing body was formed in 1999-2000, and then a first global governing body by 17 countries in 2006, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Andorra Men's National Pitch And Putt Team Andorra men's national pitch and putt team represents Andorra in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Associació Andorrana de Pitch and Putt, established in 2007. Pitch and putt in Andorra is played in two courses, "El Torrent" and "Vall d'Ordino". Andorra were the runners-up in the 2006 Pitch and putt World Cup, and reached the fifth place in the 2007 and 2010 European Championships. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Pepe Garcia Guillem Escabrós Pau Perez Ivan Sanz Toni Armengol Joan Carles Busquet ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' * Antoni Armengol * Guillem Escabrós * Josep Escabrós ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Antoni Armengol Marc Armengol Guillem Escabrós Ivan Sanz Ferran da Silca Francesc Gaset See also * World Cup Team Championship External linksWorld Cup 2006 {{DEFAULTSORT:Andorra Men's National Pitch And Putt Team National pitch and putt t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Italy Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Italy men's national pitch and putt team represents Italy in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt (FIPP). It was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship, where Italy reached the third place in 1999 and 2001. In 2006 participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship. In 2009, vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA. National team Players ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Enrico Ciuffarella Anglo Fusco Vanni Rastrelli ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Enrico Ciuffarella Angelo Fusco Luigi Jannuzzellu Alessandro Menna Paolo Peretti Alberto Viotto ''National team in the World Cup 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	France Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The France men's national pitch and putt team represents France in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Association Française de Pitch & Putt (AFPP). In 1999 the "Association Française de Pitch & Putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship, where France reached the third place in 2003. In 2006 participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship. France obtained the third place in 2004. In 2009, vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA. National team Players ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' * Jean-Claude Richard * Christian Auziere * Pierre Rongier * Manoj Chitnavis Manoj Chitnavis ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Jean-Clau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Switzerland Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Switzerland men's national pitch and putt team represents Switzerland in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Schweizerischen Pitch and Putt Verband-Swiss Pitch and Putt Association (SPPA). Since 2016 Swiss Pitch and Putt Federation (SPPF) It is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) in 2006. Switzerland reached the 7th place in the Pitch and Putt World Cup in 2004 and the 7th place in the 2010 European Championship. National team Player for the Nationalteam 2019 Active players for the Swiss Pitch and Putt Nationalteam. Active players for the Swiss Pitch and Putt Nationalteam 2018. Players at international Tournaments ''National team in the European Strokeplay Championship 2019'' Felix Eberle Janik Gattlen Edy Planzer Markus Planzer Peter Bieri Peter Hasler Dieter Heutschi ''National team in the European Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Norway Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Norway men's national pitch and putt team represents Norway in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund (NPPF). "Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund" is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) in 2006. Norway reached the 4th place in the 2004 Pitch and putt World Cup and the 6th place in the 2007 and 2010 European Championships. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010:'' Bernt K. Nerland Anders C. Juel Jan Vingen Knut Henrik Lie Kenneth Vika Anders Olsen ''National team in the World Cup 2008:'' Anders Olsen Toni Ede Jan Andersen ''National team in the European Championship 2007:'' Anders Chr. Juel Anders Olsen Torbjorn S.B. Johansen Leif Morten Hagen Edvard Hatle Pal Andre Haugan See also World Cup Team Championship * European Team Championship External linksNPPF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Netherlands Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Netherlands men's national pitch and putt team represents the Netherlands in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Netherlands Federation of Pitch and putt (PPBN). In 1999 it was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship, where the Netherlands reached the second place in 2005. In 2006 participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship. The Netherlands obtained the second place in 2004 and 2008. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Rolf Kwant Henk Rik Koetsier Patrick Luning Marcel Ahuis Rinus Huberts Lennart Swennenhuis ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Patrick Luning Jan Tijhuis Rolf Kwant ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Rolf Kwant Patrick Lunni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pitch And Putt Union Of Ireland Pitch and Putt Ireland, formerly the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland (PPUI), is the governing body for pitch and putt in Ireland. The sport of pitch and putt originated in Cork in the 1930s, and developed elsewhere in Ireland throughout the 1940s. Originally governed by two separate organisations (the Irish Amateur Pitch and Putt Union in Munster, and a separate later organisation in Leinster), these formed a "united union" in 1960. This new organisation, the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland, would later become a founding member of the European Pitch and Putt Association in 2000, and the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations from 2006. The organisation runs a number of national pitch and putt competitions within Ireland, as well as coordinating entries to international competitions. The Ireland men's national pitch and putt team, managed by the PPUI, won the 2008 Pitch and Putt World Cup. References External links Pitch and Putt Ireland's website Pitch a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ireland Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Ireland men's national pitch and putt team represents Ireland in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland (PPUI). It was one of the founder members of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship. Ireland has won the 5 European Championships. Also in 2006 the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland created the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship. Ireland won the World Cup in 2008. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Ray Murphy John Walsh William Sheridan Chris Scannell Kieron Dunscombe Eddie Carey ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Paul O'Brien Raymond Murphy Derek Courtney ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Ray Murphy Liam O'Donovan Derek Courtney Paul O'Brien William Buc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Great Britain Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Great Britain men's national pitch and putt team represents Great Britain in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the British Pitch and Putt Association (BPPA), one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship, where Great Britain reached the second place in 1999. In 2006 the "British Pitch and Putt Association" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) is one of the governing bodies for the pitch and putt in the world, along with the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). It was created in March 2006 by the representati ... (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Steve Deeble John Deeble Savio Fernandes Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Germany Men's National Pitch And Putt Team Germany men's national Pitch and Putt team represents Germany in Pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the DPPV – DEUTSCHER PITCH & PUTT VERBAND e.V. and the GPPGA – German Pitch & Putt Golf Agency. It is an associated member of the European Pitch and Putt Association since 2008. Germany reached the 13th place in the 2008 Pitch and putt World Cup and the 8th plance in the 6th European Championship in 2010. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Manfred Kolvenbach Harald Brinkmeyer Philipp von Witzendorff Sven Göth Max Hergt ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Heiko Tigges * Ralf Kerkeling * Silvio Dietz See also * World Cup Team Championship * European Team Championship External linksDPPVDEUTSCHER PITCH & PUTT VERBAND e.V.GPPGAGerman Pitch & Putt Golf AgencyEPPAEuropean Pitch and Putt Association websiteFIPPAFederation of International Pitch and Putt Associations website {{DEFAULTSORT:Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and borders fourteen countries by land, the most of any country in the world, tied with Russia. Covering an area of approximately , it is the world's third largest country by total land area. The country consists of 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong and Macau). The national capital is Beijing, and the most populous city and financial center is Shanghai. Modern Chinese trace their origins to a cradle of civilization in the fertile basin of the Yellow River in the North China Plain. The semi-legendary Xia dynasty in the 21st century BCE and the well-attested Shang and Zhou dynasties developed a bureaucratic political system to serve hereditary monarchies, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Federation Of International Pitch And Putt Associations The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) is one of the governing bodies for the pitch and putt in the world, along with the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies and is based in Barcelona, Catalonia. Members include the pitch and putt unions of Ireland, Great Britain, Catalonia, The Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Chile, Andorra, Germany and the United States. Canada and China are associated members. FIPPA organizes a World Cup since 2004 and a World Strokeplay Championship since 2009. In 2009, France, Italy, San Marino and Denmark left FIPPA, after the creation of another international association, the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). Notes and references {{Reflist See also Pitch and Putt World Cup The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Pitch And Putt Pitch and putt is an amateur sport very similar to, and derived from, golf, where the hole length is typically up to and just 2–3 clubs are typically used. The game was organised and developed in Ireland during the early 20th century, before expanding through the 1940s, and is now played in dozens of countries. The international governing bodies of the sport include the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) and the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). History While a similar short par 3 course was opened in 1914 in Portsmouth, England (then known as "miniature golf"), the website of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations suggests that the organised game of pitch and putt began in County Cork, Ireland in the late 1920s, before being developed through the 1940s and then spreading internationally. A European governing body was formed in 1999-2000, and then a first global governing body by 17 countries in 2006, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Andorra Men's National Pitch And Putt Team Andorra men's national pitch and putt team represents Andorra in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Associació Andorrana de Pitch and Putt, established in 2007. Pitch and putt in Andorra is played in two courses, "El Torrent" and "Vall d'Ordino". Andorra were the runners-up in the 2006 Pitch and putt World Cup, and reached the fifth place in the 2007 and 2010 European Championships. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Pepe Garcia Guillem Escabrós Pau Perez Ivan Sanz Toni Armengol Joan Carles Busquet ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' * Antoni Armengol * Guillem Escabrós * Josep Escabrós ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Antoni Armengol Marc Armengol Guillem Escabrós Ivan Sanz Ferran da Silca Francesc Gaset See also * World Cup Team Championship External linksWorld Cup 2006 {{DEFAULTSORT:Andorra Men's National Pitch And Putt Team National pitch and putt t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Italy Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Italy men's national pitch and putt team represents Italy in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt (FIPP). It was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship, where Italy reached the third place in 1999 and 2001. In 2006 participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship. In 2009, vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA. National team Players ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Enrico Ciuffarella Anglo Fusco Vanni Rastrelli ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Enrico Ciuffarella Angelo Fusco Luigi Jannuzzellu Alessandro Menna Paolo Peretti Alberto Viotto ''National team in the World Cup 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	France Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The France men's national pitch and putt team represents France in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Association Française de Pitch & Putt (AFPP). In 1999 the "Association Française de Pitch & Putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship, where France reached the third place in 2003. In 2006 participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship. France obtained the third place in 2004. In 2009, vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA. National team Players ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' * Jean-Claude Richard * Christian Auziere * Pierre Rongier * Manoj Chitnavis Manoj Chitnavis ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Jean-Clau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Switzerland Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Switzerland men's national pitch and putt team represents Switzerland in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Schweizerischen Pitch and Putt Verband-Swiss Pitch and Putt Association (SPPA). Since 2016 Swiss Pitch and Putt Federation (SPPF) It is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) in 2006. Switzerland reached the 7th place in the Pitch and Putt World Cup in 2004 and the 7th place in the 2010 European Championship. National team Player for the Nationalteam 2019 Active players for the Swiss Pitch and Putt Nationalteam. Active players for the Swiss Pitch and Putt Nationalteam 2018. Players at international Tournaments ''National team in the European Strokeplay Championship 2019'' Felix Eberle Janik Gattlen Edy Planzer Markus Planzer Peter Bieri Peter Hasler Dieter Heutschi ''National team in the European Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Norway Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Norway men's national pitch and putt team represents Norway in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund (NPPF). "Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund" is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) in 2006. Norway reached the 4th place in the 2004 Pitch and putt World Cup and the 6th place in the 2007 and 2010 European Championships. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010:'' Bernt K. Nerland Anders C. Juel Jan Vingen Knut Henrik Lie Kenneth Vika Anders Olsen ''National team in the World Cup 2008:'' Anders Olsen Toni Ede Jan Andersen ''National team in the European Championship 2007:'' Anders Chr. Juel Anders Olsen Torbjorn S.B. Johansen Leif Morten Hagen Edvard Hatle Pal Andre Haugan See also World Cup Team Championship * European Team Championship External linksNPPF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Netherlands Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Netherlands men's national pitch and putt team represents the Netherlands in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Netherlands Federation of Pitch and putt (PPBN). In 1999 it was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship, where the Netherlands reached the second place in 2005. In 2006 participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship. The Netherlands obtained the second place in 2004 and 2008. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Rolf Kwant Henk Rik Koetsier Patrick Luning Marcel Ahuis Rinus Huberts Lennart Swennenhuis ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Patrick Luning Jan Tijhuis Rolf Kwant ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Rolf Kwant Patrick Lunni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pitch And Putt Union Of Ireland Pitch and Putt Ireland, formerly the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland (PPUI), is the governing body for pitch and putt in Ireland. The sport of pitch and putt originated in Cork in the 1930s, and developed elsewhere in Ireland throughout the 1940s. Originally governed by two separate organisations (the Irish Amateur Pitch and Putt Union in Munster, and a separate later organisation in Leinster), these formed a "united union" in 1960. This new organisation, the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland, would later become a founding member of the European Pitch and Putt Association in 2000, and the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations from 2006. The organisation runs a number of national pitch and putt competitions within Ireland, as well as coordinating entries to international competitions. The Ireland men's national pitch and putt team, managed by the PPUI, won the 2008 Pitch and Putt World Cup. References External links Pitch and Putt Ireland's website Pitch a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ireland Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Ireland men's national pitch and putt team represents Ireland in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland (PPUI). It was one of the founder members of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship. Ireland has won the 5 European Championships. Also in 2006 the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland created the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship. Ireland won the World Cup in 2008. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Ray Murphy John Walsh William Sheridan Chris Scannell Kieron Dunscombe Eddie Carey ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Paul O'Brien Raymond Murphy Derek Courtney ''National team in the European Championship 2007'' Ray Murphy Liam O'Donovan Derek Courtney Paul O'Brien William Buc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Great Britain Men's National Pitch And Putt Team The Great Britain men's national pitch and putt team represents Great Britain in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the British Pitch and Putt Association (BPPA), one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the European Team Championship, where Great Britain reached the second place in 1999. In 2006 the "British Pitch and Putt Association" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) is one of the governing bodies for the pitch and putt in the world, along with the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). It was created in March 2006 by the representati ... (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Steve Deeble John Deeble Savio Fernandes Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Germany Men's National Pitch And Putt Team Germany men's national Pitch and Putt team represents Germany in Pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the DPPV – DEUTSCHER PITCH & PUTT VERBAND e.V. and the GPPGA – German Pitch & Putt Golf Agency. It is an associated member of the European Pitch and Putt Association since 2008. Germany reached the 13th place in the 2008 Pitch and putt World Cup and the 8th plance in the 6th European Championship in 2010. National team Players ''National team in the European Championship 2010'' Manfred Kolvenbach Harald Brinkmeyer Philipp von Witzendorff Sven Göth Max Hergt ''National team in the World Cup 2008'' Heiko Tigges * Ralf Kerkeling * Silvio Dietz See also * World Cup Team Championship * European Team Championship External linksDPPVDEUTSCHER PITCH & PUTT VERBAND e.V.GPPGAGerman Pitch & Putt Golf AgencyEPPAEuropean Pitch and Putt Association websiteFIPPAFederation of International Pitch and Putt Associations website {{DEFAULTSORT:Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and borders fourteen countries by land, the most of any country in the world, tied with Russia. Covering an area of approximately , it is the world's third largest country by total land area. The country consists of 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two Special Administrative Regions (Hong Kong and Macau). The national capital is Beijing, and the most populous city and financial center is Shanghai. Modern Chinese trace their origins to a cradle of civilization in the fertile basin of the Yellow River in the North China Plain. The semi-legendary Xia dynasty in the 21st century BCE and the well-attested Shang and Zhou dynasties developed a bureaucratic political system to serve hereditary monarchies, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]