China
China is a country in East Asia, Asia. Its capital is Beijing, with a population of approximately 1.41B and a total area of 9,596,960 km². The official language is Mandarin Chinese and the currency is the Yuan (¥).
📊 Quick Facts about China
China covers an area of 9,596,960 km² with a population density of 147/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $17.96T ($12,720 per capita) and gained independence in 221 BCE. It has a coastline of 14,500 km.
China invented paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass, four inventions that transformed human civilisation. The Great Wall, if stretched out, would reach the Moon halfway.
✈️ Travel Information for China
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.
Full China travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →📍 China on the Map
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🏛 Must-See Places in China
A 21,196km UNESCO fortification stretching across northern China, visible from low orbit
The world's largest palace complex, a UNESCO city of 9,999 rooms in Beijing's heart
Dramatic karst limestone peaks rising from mist above winding river waters
Soaring sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar
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What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What continent is China in?
China is located in Asia, in the East Asia region.
What currency does China use?
China uses the Yuan (¥). The international calling code is +86.
What is the GDP of China?
China has a GDP of $17.96T, with a GDP per capita of $12,720.
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