China
China is a country in Asia (Eastern Asia). Its capital is Beijing. It has about 1,406,585,000 inhabitants (2nd of 194 by population) and covers 9,706,961 km² (3rd of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Eastern Asia |
| Population | 1,406,585,000 (2025) |
| Area | 9,706,961 km² |
| Currencies | Chinese yuan (¥) |
| Languages | Chinese |
| Demonym | Chinese |
| Borders | Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam |
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