Fun facts about China
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The word 'China' has been used in English since the 16th century, but was not used by the Chinese themselves during that time.
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China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, across an area of 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area.
From the “Etymology” section
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Evidence of early humans in China dates back to around 1.7 million years ago.
China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, across an area of 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area.
From the “History” section
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The world's highest point, Mount Everest, lies on the border of China with Nepal.
China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, across an area of 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area.
From the “Geography” section
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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is considered one of the world's most powerful militaries.
China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, across an area of 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area.
From the “Politics” section
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China is the world's leading manufacturing power, accounting for 30% of global manufacturing.
China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, across an area of 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area.
From the “Economy” section
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