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China

中国

Eastern Asia, Asia

Chinese

China (中国) is a country in Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 1,408,280,000 and an area of 9,706,961 km², the capital city is Beijing. The official language is Chinese. The national currency is the Chinese yuan (¥ CNY).

Quick Facts

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Beijing
Capital
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1,408,280,000
Population
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9,706,961 km²
Area
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¥ CNY
Currency
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+86
Dial Code
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.cn, .中国, .中國, .公司, .网络
TLD

Economy

China has a GDP per capita of $13,303, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$13,303
GNI per Capita$13,660

Geography

China is located in Eastern Asia at coordinates 35.00°N, 105.00°E. It shares borders with 16 countries. The highest point is Mount Everest at 8,849 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates35.00°N, 105.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Everest
8,849 m
🏞️ Longest RiverYangtze
6,300 km
TimezonesUTC+08:00

UNESCO World Heritage

China is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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2

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in China, including Guangdong Olympic Center with a capacity of 80,012 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumGuangdong Olympic Center
80,012 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about China

What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What is the population of China?
China has a population of approximately 1,408,280,000 people.
What currency does China use?
China uses the Chinese yuan (¥ CNY).
What language is spoken in China?
The official language of China is Chinese.
What is the area of China?
China covers a total area of 9,706,961 km².
What is the GDP per capita of China?
The GDP per capita of China is approximately $13,303.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does China have?
China has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)