Iowa
In which region of the United States is Iowa located?
The midwest, or middle of the country
Which world-famous structure has a section located in Hebei?
The Great Wall
What are the national animals of China and the United States of America?
Panda and Bald Eagle.
In which year did Iowa and Hebei became Sister States?
1983!
Between Hebei and Iowa, which State has a larger population?
Hebei! Hebei has a population of about 74,700,500. Iowa has a population of about 3,155,070.
What is the capital city of Iowa?
Des Moines
For which agricultural products is Hebei famous?
Wheat, corn, cotton, or fruit.
What dates are the national days for China and the USA? (two dates)
China - October 1st. USA - July 4th.
How many programs have Iowa Sister States and Hebei organized together?
A) 35
B) 70
C)105
D)140
D)140! We have had countless programs and exchanges in agriculture, education, music, art...
Between Iowa and Hebei, which state has a larger total area?
Hebei!
Iowa - 55,000 sq mi (145,743 km2)
Hebei - 72,900 sq mi (188,800 km2 )
For which agricultural products is Iowa famous?
Corn, Soy, or Pork
The North. The name Hebei means "North of the (Yellow) River".
Which nation will host the 2022 Winter Olympics?
China. In Beijing and in some towns in Hebei.
Which famous Chinese person visited Iowa in 1985, then again in 2012?
President Xi Jinping. He came first in 1985 on an agriculture delegation. He came back to visit his "old friends" in 2012 when he was Vice President.
Between Des Moines and Shijiazhuang, which capital city lies more North?
Des Moines! Des Moines is only 3.5 degrees more to the North than Shijiazhuang.
Which food product is so popular in Iowa, that there is a food festival dedicated to it?
Bacon. The Bacon Festival is an annual event.
What is the climate of Hebei?
Cold, dry winters, and hot, humid summers.
In Iowa, how many pigs are there for each person?
There are 8 pigs for every person! Iowa has about 24 million pigs.
How many Sister Cities do Hebei and Iowa share?
5! Davenport-Langfang, Des Moines-Shijiazhuang, Dubuque-Handan, Muscatine-Zhending, Cedar Rapids-Tangshan
Between Iowa and Hebei, which state has more universities and colleges?
Hebei! Hebei as 60, Iowa as 57.
What is the climate of Iowa?
Extremes of both heat and cold.
What is the capital city of Hebei?
Shijiazhuang (Sister City with Des Moines)
What term refers to the exchange of table tennis players between the United States and People's Republic of China in the early 1970s?
Ping Pong Diplomacy. (mentioned in the film Forrest Gump)
What demonstration farm in Hebei is an exact model of a corn and soybean farm located in Maxwell, Iowa?
The Kimberly Farm
Between Iowa and Hebei, which state receives more rain, annually?
Iowa!
Iowa - 38 inches (97 cm)
Hebei - 16-31 inches (40-80cm)