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China, officially known as the People's Republic of China, is located in East Asia and is considered the world's most populous country, with a population of over 1.4 billion. It is governed by the Communist Party of China.
The nation's expansive landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers and a whopping 14,500km of coastline along the Pacific Ocean. It is the world's third or fourth largest country by area, only behind Russia, Canada and sometimes the U.S.
China has one of the world's oldest civilizations and has a recorded history dating back over 3,000 years. It was one of the world's leading economic powers in ancient times and remained so until the nineteenth century. The nation has made significant developments in the fields of arts, sciences, health, and technology.
China's culture is vast and diverse, with customs and traditions varying greatly among cities, towns, and provinces. Chinese cuisine is highly diverse, drawing on several millennia of culinary history and geographical variety, where each region has its own style of cooking.
China is well known for its significant landmarks such as the Great Wall of China which is one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City, and the Three Gorges along the Yangtze River.
China is a global hub for manufacturing, and it is the largest manufacturing economy in the world as well as the largest exporter of goods. It is also the world's fastest-growing consumer market and second-largest importer of goods. Despite its large economy, China's wealth is not evenly distributed, with a wide gap between the rural and urban populations.
The official language of China is Mandarin, but there are several other linguistical groups including Wu, Yue (Cantonese), Min, Xiang, Jin, Huizhou, Pinghua, Jin, and Hakka.
The Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) is the official currency of China. In terms of nominal GDP, the economy is one of the world's largest.
