China

Name: China
Address: East Asia, China

East Asia, China

China

People from China are called:

Male/General:

Chinese

Pronunciation:

/tʃaɪˈniːz/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,425,671,352 (2024 est.)
Country:: China
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From the Sanskrit 'Cina', possibly derived from the Qin dynasty. The demonym 'Chinese' comes from 'China'.

About China

Capital city: Beijing.
World's most populous country and second-largest economy.
Ancient civilization with over 5,000 years of recorded history.
Known for the Great Wall, diverse landscapes, and rapid modernization.
Permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Mongolia

north of China

People are called:

Mongolian

India

southwest of China

People are called:

Indian

Vietnam

south of China

People are called:

Vietnamese

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,425,671,352 (2024 est.)
Country:: China
Region:: East Asia

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