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China flag
China flag

The National Flag of the People's Republic of China is a red field with five golden stars charged at the canton (upper left corner). The design features one large star, with four smaller stars in an arc set off towards the fly (the side farthest from the flagpole). The flag has been the national flag of China since the foundation of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949.

The red color of the flag represents the Chinese Communist Revolution and the five stars represent the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The large star represents the CCP, while the four smaller stars represent the four classes of Chinese society: the working class, the peasantry, the urban petty bourgeoisie, and the national bourgeoisie. The placement of the stars in an arc signifies the CCP's role as the guide for the Chinese people.

The flag was first hoisted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on a pole overlooking Beijing's Tiananmen Square on 1 October 1949, at a ceremony proclaiming the establishment of the People's Republic of China. It has since become an important symbol of national pride and unity for the Chinese people.

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China is a vast and populous country located in East Asia, bordered by 14 countries including Russia, Mongolia, and India. It is the third largest country in the world by land area, and it is home to over 1.4 billion people, making it the most populous country in the world.

China has a long and complex history, with a civilization that dates back over 4,000 years. The country has a rich and diverse culture, with a wide range of traditional music, dance, and art forms.

The official language of China is Mandarin Chinese, and the country has a predominantly Han Chinese population. However, there are also many other ethnic groups living in China, and the country has a diverse and multicultural society.

China is a major economic power, with a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. It is the world's largest exporter and second largest importer, and it is home to many of the world's largest companies.

China has a single-party system of government, with the Communist Party of China holding a monopoly on political power. The country is ruled by the President and the Premier, who are selected by the Communist Party.

Despite its economic strength and global influence, China has faced criticism for its human rights record and its treatment of minority groups. In recent years, the country has faced criticism for its policies in Tibet, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang, and for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Independent Yes
Country codes CN, CHN (ISO 3166-1)
Official name People's Republic of China
Official languages Standard Chinese
Religion 74.5% No religion / Folk, 18.3% Buddhism, 5.2% Christianity, 1.6% Islam, 0.4% Others
Capital city Beijing
Continent Asia
Time zone UTC+8 (CST)
Member of United Nations
BRICS
Population 1,453,280,655 (2023)
Population density 153 per Km2 (397 people per mi2)
Urban Population 60.8 % of the population is urban (875,075,919 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) -348,399
Median age 38.4 years
Total area The total land area is 9,388,211 Km2 (3,624,807 sq. miles)
Highest point Mount Everest (8 848 m, 29 029 ft)
Lowest point Ayding Lake (-154 m, -505 ft)
GDP per capita $ 12,556 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Chinese yuan (¥, CNY)
Calling code +86
Internet TLD .cn, .中国, .中國, .公司, .网络 (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page China Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in China

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Shanghai 22,315,474
2 Beijing 11,716,620
3 Tianjin 11,090,314
4 Guangzhou 11,071,424
5 Shenzhen 10,358,381
6 Wuhan 9,785,388
7 Dongguan 8,000,000
8 Chongqing 7,457,600
9 Chengdu 7,415,590
10 Nanjing 7,165,292
11 Nanchong 7,150,000
12 Xi'an 6,501,190
13 Shenyang 6,255,921
14 Hangzhou 6,241,971
15 Harbin 5,878,939
16 Tai'an 5,499,000
17 Suzhou 5,345,961
18 Shantou 5,329,024
19 Jinan 4,335,989
20 Zhengzhou 4,253,913
21 Changchun 4,193,073
22 Dalian 4,087,733
23 Kunming 3,855,346
24 Qingdao 3,718,835
25 Foshan 3,600,000
26 Puyang 3,590,000
27 Wuxi 3,543,719
28 Xiamen 3,531,347
29 Tianshui 3,500,000
30 Ningbo 3,491,597
31 Shiyan 3,460,000
32 Taiyuan 3,426,519
33 Tangshan 3,372,102
34 Hefei 3,310,268
35 Zibo 3,129,228
36 Zhongshan 3,121,275
37 Changsha 3,093,980
38 Urumqi 3,029,372
39 Shijiazhuang 2,834,942
40 Lanzhou 2,628,426
41 Yunfu 2,612,800
42 Nanchang 2,357,839
43 Dadonghai 2,000,000
44 Ordos 1,940,653
45 Jilin 1,881,977
46 Bayan Nur 1,760,000
47 Kunshan 1,600,000
48 Xinyang 1,590,668
49 Fushun 1,400,646
50 Luoyang 1,390,581
51 Guankou 1,380,000
52 Handan 1,358,318
53 Baotou 1,301,768
54 Xuchang 1,265,536
55 Yueyang 1,200,000
56 Anshan 1,199,275
57 Tongshan 1,199,193
58 Fuzhou 1,179,720
59 Guiyang 1,171,633
60 Lijiang 1,137,600
61 Datong 1,052,678
62 Changshu City 1,047,700
63 Xianyang 1,034,081
64 Huainan 1,027,655
65 Jieyang 1,001,985
66 Zhu Cheng City 1,000,000
67 Baoding 995,652
68 Benxi 987,717
69 Changzhou 949,018
70 Huaibei 903,039
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