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Asia · 198 DESTINATIONS
China
Capital: BeijingMeet China
China is in Asia, and its capital is Beijing. Study the flag in its correct proportions, then connect its design with the country's location and outline.
Outline of China
Capital and coordinates
- Capital
- Beijing
- Region
- Asia
- Latitude
- 39.90° N
- Longitude
- 116.41° E
- Country code
- CN
- Collection
- 198 destinations
World Rankings
The flag of China
This is the national flag of China. Observe its colours, layout and symbols, then connect the design with the country's location and capital.
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Geography
Explore the geographic features that help explain China.
High in the west, low in the east
China's terrain descends in broad steps from west to east. The Tibetan Plateau and high mountain ranges dominate the west, followed by plateaus and basins, then extensive eastern plains. This elevation pattern guides rivers and strongly influences climate, farmland and cities.
[1]The Yellow and Yangtze rivers
The Yellow and Yangtze rivers rise in western highlands and flow east to the Pacific side. The Yellow carries large amounts of loess, while the Yangtze, China's longest river, links the interior with the coast. Their plains support farms and cities but also require flood planning.
[1]From inland deserts to monsoon coasts
China spans dry northwestern deserts and humid eastern and southern monsoon regions. Distance from the sea, elevation and latitude all affect temperature and rain. The distribution of forests, grasslands, farmland and desert becomes clearer when these controls are viewed together.
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See China's flag from another angle
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Questions about China
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
Where is China?
China is in Asia, at approximately 39.90° N, 116.41° E.
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