People's Republic of China, Country in East Asia
China, officially known as the People's Republic of China, is the most populous country in the world with over 1.4 billion inhabitants.
Dating back more than 4 millennia, China is one of the world's oldest civilizations and has a rich history of dynastic rule under emperors and imperial families.
Chinese culture is renowned for its unique traditions such as Chinese tea ceremony, martial arts, and Chinese calligraphy.
The official language of China is Mandarin, also known as Standard Chinese.
China's landscape ranges from vast arid plains and towering mountains to fertile river valleys and long coastlines.
Inception: October 1, 1949
Founder: Chinese Communist Party
Capital city: Beijing
Population: 1443497378
Website: gov.cn
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