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Capital: Beijing
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Official language: Standard Mandarin, known as Simplified Chinese
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Area: Approximately 3.7 million square miles (9,596,961 square kilometers)
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Time zone: China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8
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Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
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Flag colors: Red with five yellow stars
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Population: Approximately 1.4 billion (figures may vary)
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National holiday: National Day on October 1, commemorating the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
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National anthem: "March of the Volunteers" (Yiyongjun Jinxing)
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Government type: Single-party state led by the Communist Party of China
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Climate: China has a diverse climate, ranging from subarctic in the north to tropical in the south.
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Economy: China has the world's second-largest economy and is a global leader in manufacturing, technology, exports, and trade.
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Culture: Chinese culture has a long history and includes traditions such as calligraphy, art, philosophy, and ancient medicine. Chinese cuisine is world-renowned, as are traditional art forms like Peking opera and porcelain and pottery art.
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Key natural features: China features diverse natural landmarks, including the Great Wall, the Yangtze River, the Great Himalayas, the karst landscapes in Guilin, and the vast Gobi Desert.
The 10 largest cities in China are:
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Shanghai
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Beijing
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Chongqing
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Tianjin
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Guangzhou
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Shenzhen
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Wuhan
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Chengdu
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Hangzhou
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Xi'an
Here are 10 popular tourist attractions in China:
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The Great Wall of China
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The Terracotta Army in Xi'an
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The Forbidden City in Beijing
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The Li River and karst mountains in Guilin
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The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River
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Panda breeding centers in Chengdu
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The Bund in Shanghai
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The Summer Palace in Beijing
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The Huangshan Mountains in Anhui
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The ancient city walls of Xi'an