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People's Republic of China · Eastern Asia, Asia. Capital: Beijing.

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China in context

China is home to about 1.41 billion people, 17.6% of the world's population, on 9,706,961 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.

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China FAQ

What is the capital of China?

The capital of China is Beijing. Its largest city is Shanghai.

What is the population of China?

About 1.41 billion people (1,408,280,000), which ranks 2nd of 197 countries.

How big is China?

China covers 9,706,961 km² (3,747,876 sq mi), the 3rd-largest country by area.

What continent is China in?

China is in Asia, in the Eastern Asia subregion.

What countries border China?

China borders 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.

What language is spoken in China?

Official or national language: Chinese.

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