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China

People's Republic of China

Region

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital

Beijing

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The flag of China has a red field. In the canton are five yellow five-pointed stars — a large star and four smaller stars arranged in a vertical arc on the fly side of the large star.

The flag of China has a red field. In the canton are five yellow five-pointed stars — a large star and four smaller stars arranged in a vertical arc on the fly side of the large star.

Population
1,402,112,000
Area
9,706,961 km²
Time Zone
UTC+08:00
Top-Level Domain
.cn

About China

China is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Beijing. With a population of 1,402,112,000, it ranks among the most populous countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 9,706,961 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 144.44 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.

The official language of China is Chinese, .

The currency used in China is the Chinese yuan (¥), .

China is a member of the United Nations.

In China, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+08:00 time zone.

China shares its borders with 16 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Beijing
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: 中国
  • Demonym: Chinese
  • Top Level Domain: .cn, .中国, .中國, .公司, .网络
  • Calling Code: +86
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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