China 🇨🇳
China 🇨🇳: capital Beijing, population 1.4 billion, located in Asia. Currency: Chinese Yuan (¥). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Beijing
- Population: 1.4 billion
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Mandarin Chinese
- Currency: Chinese Yuan (Â¥)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: People's Republic of China
- Area: 9,706,961 km² (3,747,877 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Chinese
- Internet domain: .cn
Fun Facts About China
- Built a wall visible from space over 2,000 years ago.
- Invented paper, gunpowder, the compass, and printing.
- Has more people than any other continent except Asia itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is China known for?
China is known for several things — Built a wall visible from space over 2,000 years ago; Invented paper, gunpowder, the compass, and printing; Has more people than any other continent except Asia itself.
How big is China?
China covers about 9,706,961 square kilometers (3,747,877 square miles), in the Eastern Asia region.
Is China landlocked?
No. China has a coastline and shares land borders with 16 neighboring countries.
What are people from China called?
People from China are called Chinese.
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
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