| Capital | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Population | 1 408 975 000 inh. |
| Area | 9 562 910 km² |
| Population density | 147.3 inh./km² |
| Local time | --:-- |
| Language(s) | Standard Chinese |
| Political system | Unitary one-party socialist republic |
| National anthem | March of the Volunteers |
| Currency | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Land borders | Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, Korea, North |
| Maritime borders | South China Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of China?
Beijing is the capital of China.
Which countries border China?
China shares land borders with: Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, Korea, North.