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🇨🇳 China Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

China is a country in East Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 9,596,960 km² and has a coastline of 14,500 km. It shares land borders with 14 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
East Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
9,596,960 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
147/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
14,500 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+8
UTC offset
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Independence
221 BCE
established
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Climate
Extremely varied — tropical south, continental north, alpine west
general type

Location and Position

China is situated in East Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. The country has a coastline of 14,500 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

China covers a total area of 9,596,960 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 1.41B across this area, the population density is 147/km². The capital city is Beijing.

Climate

The climate of China is extremely varied — tropical south, continental north, alpine west. The best time to visit is generally April–May, September–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering China

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Russia
Moscow
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Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
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Kazakhstan
Astana
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Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
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Tajikistan
Dushanbe
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Afghanistan
Kabul
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Pakistan
Islamabad
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India
New Delhi
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Nepal
Kathmandu
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Bhutan
Thimphu
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Myanmar
Naypyidaw
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Laos
Vientiane
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Vietnam
Hanoi
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North Korea
Pyongyang

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is China located?

China is located in East Asia, Asia. The capital city is Beijing.

How large is China?

China has a total area of 9,596,960 km² with a population density of 147/km².

What countries border China?

China shares land borders with: Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, North Korea.

What is the climate of China?

The climate of China is Extremely varied — tropical south, continental north, alpine west. The best time to visit is April–May, September–October.

What timezone is China in?

China observes UTC+8 timezone.

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