๐จ๐ณ China
People's Republic of China
Basic Information
Capital
Beijing
Region
Asia
/ Eastern Asia
Population
1,425,671,352
Area
9,596,961 kmยฒ
Currencies
Chinese yuan (ยฅ)
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
About China
China's history stretches back millennia, with evidence of human habitation dating to the Paleolithic era. The emergence of dynastic states in the Yellow River basin during the 2nd millennium BCE laid the foundation for its civilization. The period between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE witnessed a decline in Zhou dynasty authority, alongside the development of crucial administrative and philosophical concepts. Unified under an emperor in 221 BCE, China experienced two thousand years of imperial rule, marked by significant inventions and cultural achievements. The Silk Road flourished, connecting China to the wider world and facilitating trade and exchange.
Dependencies & Territories
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
CNISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Political Information
System of Government
Socialist Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Neighboring Countries
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