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In which region of the United States is Iowa located?

The midwest, or middle of the country

100

Which world-famous structure has a section located in Hebei?

The Great Wall

100

What are the national animals of China and the United States of America?

Panda and Bald Eagle.

100

In which year did Iowa and Hebei became Sister States?

1983! 

100

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. 

200

What is the capital city of Iowa?

 Des Moines

200

For which agricultural products is Hebei famous? 

Wheat, corn, cotton, or fruit.

200

What dates are the national days for China and the USA? (two dates)

China - October 1st. USA - July 4th. 

200

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...

200

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 )  

300

For which agricultural products is Iowa famous?

Corn, Soy, or Pork

300
In which part of China is Hebei located? 

The North. The name Hebei means "North of the (Yellow) River". 

300

Which nation will host the 2022 Winter Olympics?

China. In Beijing and in some towns in Hebei. 

300

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.

300

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. 

400

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.

400

What is the climate of Hebei?

Cold, dry winters, and hot, humid summers.

400

In Iowa, how many pigs are there for each person?

There are 8 pigs for every person! Iowa has about 24 million pigs.

400

How many Sister Cities do Hebei and Iowa share? 

5! Davenport-Langfang, Des Moines-Shijiazhuang, Dubuque-Handan, Muscatine-Zhending, Cedar Rapids-Tangshan

400

Between Iowa and Hebei, which state has more universities and colleges?

Hebei! Hebei as 60, Iowa as 57. 

500

What is the climate of Iowa? 

Extremes of both heat and cold.

500

What is the capital city of Hebei?

Shijiazhuang (Sister City with Des Moines)

500

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)

500

What demonstration farm in Hebei is an exact model of a corn and soybean farm located in Maxwell, Iowa?

The Kimberly Farm

500

Between Iowa and Hebei, which state receives more rain, annually?

Iowa!
Iowa - 38 inches (97 cm) 

Hebei - 16-31 inches (40-80cm)