Country Overview
Population
1.4B
1,412,000,000 people
Currency
Chinese YuanCNY (¥)
Languages
Timezones
UTC+08:00
China
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Country Map
Beijing
Asia
Historical Timeline
Qin Dynasty unifies China under Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Ming Dynasty established, beginning of Chinese cultural renaissance
People's Republic of China founded under Mao Zedong
Economic reforms begin under Deng Xiaoping
Beijing hosts Summer Olympics, showcasing modern China
Famous Landmarks
Great Wall of China
Ancient fortification system, UNESCO World Heritage site, and symbol of China
Forbidden City
Imperial palace complex, served as home to emperors for nearly 500 years
Temple of Heaven
Religious complex where emperors prayed for good harvests
Famous Cities
5
Beijing
Capital city, home to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and political center
Shanghai
Economic powerhouse, modern skyline, and major financial center
Hong Kong
International financial hub, unique culture, and vibrant nightlife
Xi'an
Ancient capital, home to Terracotta Army and Silk Road starting point
Shenzhen
Technology hub, rapid development, and innovation center
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
2Yangtze River
6,300 kmTibetan Plateau
East China Sea
Yellow River
5,464 kmBayan Har Mountains
Bohai Sea
Top Educational Institutions
3
Tsinghua University
Beijing
Public Research University
Peking University
Beijing
Public Research University
Fudan University
Shanghai
Public Research University