Malayo-Polynesian facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
People's Republic of China
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Area controlled by the People's Republic of China shown in dark green; claimed but uncontrolled regions shown in light green.
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| Capital | Beijing 39°55′N 116°23′E / 39.917°N 116.383°E |
| Largest city | Shanghai |
| Official languages | Standard Chinese |
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Official written language
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Vernacular Chinese |
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Official script
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Simplified Chinese |
| Ethnic groups | |
| Demonym(s) | Chinese |
| Government | Socialist, Single-party state |
| Xi Jinping | |
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• Premier
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Li Keqiang |
| Zhang Dejiang | |
| Legislature | National People's Congress |
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• First Unification of China under the Qin Dynasty
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221 BCE |
| 1 January 1912 | |
| 1 October 1949 | |
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• Total
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9,596,961 km2 (3,705,407 sq mi) (3rd/4th) |
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• Water (%)
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0.28% |
| Population | |
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• 2016 estimate
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1,403,500,365 (1st) |
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• 2010 census
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1,339,724,852 (1st) |
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• Density
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2,013 :[convert: unknown unit] (83rd) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2019 estimate |
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• Total
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$27.449 trillion (1st) |
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• Per capita
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$19,559 (79th) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2019 estimate |
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$15.543 trillion (IMF) $15.224 trillion (China NBS) (2nd) |
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• Per capita
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$11,074 (70th) |
| Gini (2015) | 46.2 high |
| HDI (2017) |  0.752high · 86th |
| Currency | Renminbi (yuan)(¥) (CNY) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard Time) |
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| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +86 |
| ISO 3166 code | CN |
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China (simplified Chinese: 中国; traditional Chinese: 中國; Pinyin: Zhōngguó) is a huge country in East Asia. It is known for its rich culture and ancient civilization. China is home to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
After a Chinese Civil War (1927–1949), two main political groups emerged:
The Republic of China (ROC) (since 1911) is now usually called Taiwan. It controls islands like Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu.
The People's Republic of China (PRC) (since 1949) is what most people call China today. It governs mainland China, plus Hong Kong (since 1997) and Macau (since 1999).
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China's Ancient History & Innovations
China has an incredibly long history, with archaeological findings over 5,000 years old. It also has one of the world's oldest writing systems. This system is still used today!
Famous Chinese Inventions
China has given the world many important inventions. These include:
- Paper
- Printing
- Gunpowder
- The compass
These inventions changed the world and helped shape human history.
Geography and Climate
China is a very large country with many different types of land. You can find high mountains, vast deserts, and fertile plains. This variety leads to many different climates.
Major Rivers and Mountains
China is home to some of the world's longest rivers. The Yangtze River and the Yellow River are very important. They have helped people farm and travel for thousands of years. The Himalayan Mountains are also partly in China.
People and Culture
China has the largest population in the world. Most people belong to the Han ethnic group. However, there are also many other minority groups, each with their own unique traditions.
Chinese Language and Writing
The official language is Standard Chinese, also called Mandarin. It is written using simplified Chinese characters. Many different dialects and regional languages are spoken across the country.
Festivals and Traditions
Chinese culture is full of vibrant festivals. The Chinese New Year (also called Spring Festival) is the most important. During this time, families gather, eat special foods, and celebrate with fireworks. Other important festivals include the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Government and Economy
The People's Republic of China is a socialist state. It is led by a single political party, the Communist Party of China. The country's leader is the President.
China's Growing Economy
China has one of the largest economies in the world. It is known for making many different products. The country's money is called Renminbi, or yuan (¥). China's economy has grown very fast in recent years.
Images for kids
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A map showing the location of China in Asia.
See also
In Spanish: Lenguas malayo-polinesias para niños
