In Bejing in China people lived in houses known as 'Square Compounds'

Houses were on four sides of a courtyard

The main house was on the northside facing south

The most important members of family lived in this house

The east and west sides were used for storage, kitchens and bathrooms

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The mongolians of Inner Mongolia in Northern China live in homes called yurts

They are used by herdsmen when they are driving their herd to better grazing

They can be carried easily and can be set up in one hour

Provide protection nad shelter against storms and bad weather

Doors are close to the ground to keep in heat

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As Hong Kong has a huge population for such a small country most people do not live in houses

The majority of people live in apartments in the city.

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Tonle Sap River in Cambodia

Homes are built on stilts above this river to keep out the water when the river floods

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Traditional Japanese homes show a harmony between the garden and the home

Due to the mild climate in Japan homes have thin walls

They have overlapping and slanted curved roofs because it rains alot in the summer

They are made from timber to keep them cool in hot humid summers

However they are easily damaged by earthquakes and fires

A modern Japanese house built in the traditional style

Modern Japanese apartments

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