China (officially People's Republic of China) is an independent country located in Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 1,408,280,000 people, it ranks #2 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 9,706,961 km² (#4 globally), with a population density of 145 people per km². The capital city is Beijing. The official language is Chinese.
Key Facts
Population
1,408,280,000
#2 world ranking
Area
9,706,961 km²
#4 world ranking
Population Density
145/km²
Capital
Beijing
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+08:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
16
neighboring countries
Languages
- Chinese— see all countries
Currency
- Chinese yuan (¥)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (16)
India
Pakistan
Russia
Vietnam
Myanmar
Afghanistan
Nepal
North Korea
Kazakhstan
Tajikistan
Laos
Hong Kong
Kyrgyzstan
Mongolia
Bhutan
MacauCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What is the population of China?
China has a population of 1,408,280,000 people, ranking #2 in the world by population.
How big is China?
China covers an area of 9,706,961 km², ranking #4 in the world by area. The population density is 145 people per km².
What languages are spoken in China?
The official languages of China are: Chinese.
What is the currency of China?
The currency of China is Chinese yuan (¥).
What countries border China?
China shares borders with 16 countries: India, Pakistan, Russia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Nepal, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Laos, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Bhutan, Macau.