China: capital, population, borders and facts
China is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Beijing. Roughly 1,410 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. China shares a land border with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam. Its coast touches the Pacific Ocean, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea. The national flag uses red and yellow.
| Capital city | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 1,410 million |
| Land neighbours | 14: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam |
| Seas and oceans | Pacific Ocean, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, South China Sea |
| Flag colours | red, yellow |
Outline of China
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What is the population of China?
China has roughly 1,410 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border China?
China borders Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.
Is China landlocked?
No, China is not landlocked.
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More countries in Asia
Afghanistan Armenia Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia Georgia India Indonesia Iran Iraq Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Oman Pakistan Philippines Qatar Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Syria Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan Vietnam Yemen
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