China is officially known as the People's Republic of China.

China has a large population, with over 1.45 billion people as of 2023.

China is the 3rd largest country by area at 9,706,961 sq km (3,747,879 sq miles).

China is found on the continent of Asia. Bordering countries include Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, India, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam.

The summit of Mt Everest marks the border between China and Nepal.

There are many different languages spoken in China, including Mandarin, Yue, Wu, Minbei, Minnan, Xiang, Gan and Hakka.

The capital city is Beijing, while the most populated city is Shanghai. Other major cities include Chongqing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

47% of the population live in urban areas.

China experiences typhoons every year and also suffers from floods, tsunamis, earthquakes and droughts.

China has the fourth longest river in the world, the Yangtze River, which reaches 5,797km (3,602 miles) in length. It also has the sixth longest, the Yellow River, stretching 4,667km (2,900 miles).

China is the second largest economy in the world, after the United States of America.

In 2003, China became the third country to successfully send a person to space.

The Great Wall of China is the largest man made structure in the world, stretching an incredible 8,850 kilometres (5,500 miles).

Early Chinese discoveries include the invention of paper, gunpowder and the compass.

The famous Giant Panda is found near the Yangtze River in China.

Drivers use the right-hand side of the road in mainland China.

China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing as well as the 2022 Winter Olympics.

For more information, check out maps of China or take a closer look at the Chinese flag.