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Full Name: |
People's Republic of China |
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Capital City: |
Beijing |
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Area: |
9,596,960 sq km / 3,705,387 sq miles |
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Population: |
1,286,975,468 |
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Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC /8 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
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Language: |
Cantonese (official)
Mandarin (official)
China's language is officially Mandarin, as spoken in Beijing. The Chinese call it
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Religion: |
Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism (no stats available); Islam (14 million), Christianity (7 million)
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Currency: |
Renminbi
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Must see: |
Army of Terracotta Warriors (Bingmayong), Cloud Ridge Caves,Forbidden City,Grand Buddha,Great Wall,Jiuzhaigou, Karakoram Highway,Nanjing, Summer Palace,
Tai Shan,Xi'an
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Places in
China:
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Beijing, Hong Kong , Macau, Shanghai
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At a glance
China can be said to be a “World” on its own. From shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the desert landscapes of Xinjiang, China is a land of cultural and geographic schisms. The Great Wall of China is a must visit tourist destination.
Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit China. Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F-86°F) in these seasons - but bear in mind that nights can still be bitterly cold and it can sometimes be wet and miserable. Major public holidays, in particular Chinese New Year, are best avoided as it's difficult to get around and/or find accommodation.
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