Republic of China (1912–1949)

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Republic of China (1912–1949)

Name

Republic of China (1912–1949)

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The Republic of China was founded in 1912 after the Xinhai Revolution, ending centuries of imperial rule under the Qing dynasty. It initially governed mainland China, with Nanjing serving as its capital during the Nationalist period. Defeated in the Chinese Civil War, the ROC government retreated to Taiwan in 1949.

Statistics

Area

11,400,000.00 km²

Population

541,000,000

Location