Country Character
In Chinese Astrolgy it is not just people who display the characteristics of the year in which they were born; the principle applies equally to countries, and even to Corporations. Some examples are set out below:
| Country | Created | Chinese Year | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1867 | Year of the Fire Rabbit | Intuitive, affectionate and temperamental. |
| China | 1949 | Year of the Earth Ox | Slow but sure, purposeful and determined. |
| England | 1066 | Year of the Fire Horse | Competitive, excited, incautious, forceful. |
| France | 1958 | Year of the Earth Dog | Idealistic, practical and slightly neurotic. |
| Germany | 1945 | Year of the Wood Cockerel | Industrious, organised and enthusiastic. |
| Hong Kong | 1842 | Year of the Water Tiger | Objective, receptive, business dealer. |
| Israel | 1948 | Year of the Earth Rat | Innovative, progressive, wealth creator. |
| Japan | 1945 | Year of the Wood Cockerel | Industrious, organised and enthusiastic. |
| Malaysia | 1957 | Year of the Fire Cockerel | Diligent and intense, bold and dramatic. |
| Russia | 1917 | Year of the Fire Snake | Energetic, passionate, controlling and cruel. |
| Singapore | 1965 | Year of the Wood Snake | Considerate, humanitarian, conscientious. |
| United Kingdom | 1660 | Year of the Metal Rat | Stubborn, idealistic, creative and practical. |
| U.S.A | 1776 | Year of the Fire Monkey | Innovative, aggressive, with business acumen |
