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China

People's Republic of China

China is a country in Eastern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Beijing, home to roughly 1,392,730,000 people across 9,706,961 km² of land.

Where is China?

China is in Eastern Asia, Asia, bordering Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Beijing
Continent
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Population
1,392,730,000
Land area
9,706,961 km²
ISO codes
CN / CHN
Languages
Chinese
Coastline
Has a coastline
Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY)
Calling code
+86
Internet domain
.cn

How China compares

China ranks 1st of 194 countries on this site by population and 3rd by land area — roughly 18.4% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 1st of 46 by population and 1st by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 14 other countries.

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Flag of China: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the China flag breaks down as 97.2% red and 2.8% yellow.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. Terra-cotta warriors buried with China's first emperor lay hidden underground for more than two millennia until farmers found them in 1974.
  2. Tea culture runs so deep that legend credits the sage Shennong with discovering tea when leaves blew into his boiling water.
  3. The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates poet Qu Yuan with races on rivers nationwide each year.
  4. Giant pandas are a national symbol and live wild only in China's mountain bamboo forests.
  5. Confucius's teachings on ethics and governance still shape education and family values across East Asia.

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China: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What continent is China in?
China is in Asia, specifically the Eastern Asia subregion.
What is the population of China?
China has a population of roughly 1,392,730,000 people, across a land area of 9,706,961 km².
What language is spoken in China?
The main language of China is Chinese.
Which countries border China?
China shares a land border with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.

Practice with geography games

Studying China is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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