China: flag, capital and facts

China is a country in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Beijing. It covers about 9,706,961 km² (3,747,877 sq mi). The official language is Chinese. It shares land borders with 16 countries.

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China at a glance

Official name: People's Republic of China
Capital: Beijing
Region: Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area: 9,706,961 km² (3,747,877 sq mi)
Official language: Chinese
Currency: Chinese yuan (¥)
People: Chinese
Calling code: +86
Internet domain: .cn, .中国, .中國, .公司, .网络
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of China is Beijing.

China is in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.

China uses the Chinese yuan (¥).

The official language of China is Chinese.

China borders Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).