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China Flag China (the People's Republic of China) is one of the largest (either 3rd or 4th largest depending on the territories included) countries in the world in terms of land area, and also has the largest population of any country. The country has land borders with Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam. Additionally, the People's Republic of China claims sovereignty over the island of Taiwan (however Taiwan has its own rival government (the Republic of China), which claims to be the legitimate government of all of China).

As already mentioned, China is currently the most populous country in the world. As of 2007, the country had an estimated population of 1,321,851,888. There are over 50 cities in China with a population of over 1 million, and capital city, Beijing (formerly known in English as "Peking") has a population of 10.3 million in the city itself, and around 15.9 million in the metropolitan area.

Map of China

The government of the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party. After gaining power in 1949 following the Chinese Civil War, the government initially pursued a central-planned economic policy based on that of the Soviet Union. However since the late 1970s, more and more market-orientated reforms have been introduced, and this has led to rapid economic growth - China now is the 4th largest economy in the world (although still with a much lower standard of living than western countries such as the United States). Additionally, after China regained the regions of Hong Kong and Macau in 1997 and 1999 (from Britain and Portugal respectively), the capitalism systems of these regions have been preserved as "Special Administrative Regions".

People's Republic of China Country Details


Country Name China

Also Known As

The People's Republic of China
Political Status Country
Geographic Location Eastern Asia
Flag People's Republic of China Flag
Principal Languages
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese
  • Mandarin
    		•
    Capital Beijing
    Major Towns/Cities
  • Hong Kong
  • Beijing (Capital)
  • Changchun
  • Chengdu
  • Chongqing
  • Dalian
  • Fushun
  • Guangzhou
  • Harbin
  • Jinan
  • Lanzhou
  • Lhasa
  • Nanjing
  • Qingdao
  • Shanghai
  • Shenyang
  • Taiyuan
  • Tianjin
  • Wuhan
  • Xi'an
  • Zhengzhou
    		•


    Web Sites about the People's Republic of China


    Beijing, People's Republic of China
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    Great Wall, People's Republic of China

    Books about the People's Republic of China


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    DK Eyewitness China (Travel Guide)
    By DK Eyewitness

    DK Eyewitness Travel
    Released: June 19th, 2018
    Multicolor Paperback (660 pages)

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    DK Eyewitness China (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • Brand: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • ISBN: 1465469109
    • EAN: 9781465469106
    • PartNumber: Illustrated
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    • Paperback
    • Edition: Revised
    • Number of Pages: 660
    • Author: DK Eyewitness
    • Publication Date: June 19th, 2018
    • Release Date: June 19th, 2018
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    • Size: 8.75 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 1.12 Inches
    • Weight: 1.9510910187 pounds
    • Color: Multicolor
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    Fodor's Essential China (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's Travel Guides

    Fodor's Travel
    Released: April 16th, 2019
    Paperback (544 pages)

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    Fodor's Essential China (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • Brand: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640971297
    • EAN: 9781640971295
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 1
    • Number of Pages: 544
    • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: April 16th, 2019
    • Release Date: April 16th, 2019
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 0.9810570659 pounds
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    China - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
    By Culture Smart! & Kathy Flower

    Kuperard
    Released: March 4th, 2021
    Paperback (200 pages)

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    China - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
    • Manufacturer: Kuperard
    • Brand: Kuperard
    • ISBN: 1787028801
    • EAN: 9781787028807
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: Fourth edition
    • Number of Pages: 200
    • Authors: Culture Smart!, Indre Balcikonyte-Huang, Kathy Flower
    • Publication Date: March 4th, 2021
    • Release Date: March 4th, 2021
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 6.75 inches by 4.25 inches by 0.6 inches
    • Weight: 0.44 pounds
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    Lonely Planet China 15 (Travel Guide)
    By Damian Harper, Megan Eaves, Helen Elfer, Trent Holden, Shawn Low, Emily Matchar, Rebecca Milner, Christopher Pitts & Phillip Tang

    Lonely Planet
    Released: June 20th, 2017
    Paperback (1056 pages)

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    Lonely Planet China 15 (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • Brand: Lonely Planet
    • ISBNs: 1786575221, 9781786575227
    • EAN: 9781786575227
    • PartNumber: 46603118
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 15
    • Number of Pages: 1056
    • Authors: Damian Harper, Piera Chen, Megan Eaves, David Eimer, Helen Elfer, Daisy Harper, Trent Holden, Stephen Lioy, Shawn Low, Tom Masters, Emily Matchar, Bradley Mayhew, Rebecca Milner, Kate Morgan, Christopher Pitts, Tom Spurling, Phillip Tang
    • Publication Date: June 20th, 2017
    • Release Date: June 20th, 2017
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.85 inches by 5.45 inches by 1.95 inches
    • Weight: 1.00089866948 Pounds
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    Travel to China: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
    By Josh Summers

    Go West Media
    Released: January 18th, 2019
    Paperback (204 pages)

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    Travel to China: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
    • Manufacturer: Go West Media
    • Brand: Go West Media
    • ISBN: 1732120412
    • EAN: 9781732120419
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 204
    • Author: Josh Summers
    • Publication Date: January 18th, 2019
    • Release Date: January 18th, 2019
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.51 inches
    • Weight: 0.67902376696 pounds
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    China (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
    Brand: DK Travel
    Released: August 15th, 2005
    Paperback (672 pages)

    China (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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    China (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • Brand: Brand: DK Travel
    • ISBN: 0756609194
    • EAN: 9780756609191
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: First Edition
    • Number of Pages: 672
    • Publication Date: August 15th, 2005
    • Release Date: August 15th, 2005
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.5 inches by 5.25 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 2.25 pounds
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    The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide) (Rough Guides)
    By Rough Guides

    Rough Guides
    Released: June 20th, 2017
    Paperback (1008 pages)

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    The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide) (Rough Guides)
    • Manufacturer: Rough Guides
    • Brand: Rough Guides
    • ISBN: 0241274001
    • EAN: 9780241274002
    • PartNumber: 46292641
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 8
    • Number of Pages: 1008
    • Author: Rough Guides
    • Publication Date: June 20th, 2017
    • Release Date: June 20th, 2017
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    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 1.5 inches
    • Weight: 2.05 pounds
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