China (traditional Chinese: 中國; simplified Chinese: 中国; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōngguó (help·info); Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongguó; Wade-Giles (Mandarin): Chung¹kuo²) is a cultural region, an ancient civilization, and, depending on perspective, a national or multinational entity extending over a large area in East Asia. China is the one of the oldest civilization.
Source: www.travelchinaguide.com
Area:
- 9,598,086 km² (3705842 mi² )
Date founded:
- Oct 1, 1949
Also known as:
- People's Republic of China,
- PRC
