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China — silhouette, capital and facts
China is in Asia and its capital is Beijing. With about 1.4 billion people and 9,596,961 km², it ranks 4th in area and 2nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of China, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Beijing
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 1.4 billion
- Area
- 9,596,961 km²
- Language
- Mandarin
- Currency
- Yuan (renminbi)
- Flag colors
- red, yellow
Borders
China shares a land border with 6 countries: Russia, India, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Nepal.
Fun facts about China
- Paper, gunpowder, the compass and printing are known as the Four Great Inventions of ancient China.
- The Terracotta Army in Xi'an was buried with the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and has thousands of clay soldiers.
- Though spanning five natural time zones, the country officially uses a single time, Beijing time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
Which continent is China in?
China is in Asia.
Which countries border China?
China shares a land border with 6 countries: Russia, India, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Nepal.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of China?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. China is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about China?
Paper, gunpowder, the compass and printing are known as the Four Great Inventions of ancient China. The Terracotta Army in Xi'an was buried with the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, and has thousands of clay soldiers. Though spanning five natural time zones, the country officially uses a single time, Beijing time.
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Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of China. It is only an approximation.
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