China- General information ✨

The People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国 ), is a country located in East Asia. It is the most populated country in the world, with more than 1.4 billion inhabitants. China is a state governed by the Communist system and has its seat of government in the capital. China has an area of 9 596 960 km²,5. It has borders with fourteen sovereign states. It is the third largest country on the planet by land area behind Russia and Canada and the fourth if you count the water bodies, behind Russia, Canada and the United States. The capital of China is Beijing and it is believed that there are around 21.54 million inhabitants. Beijing has a history dating back 3 millennia, it is known for both its modern architecture and its ancient sites, such as the Forbidden City complex or the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Some well-known cities in China are:

Shanghai, which is located on the central coast of China, is the country's largest city and a global financial hub.  Some of the most famous constructions are the Shanghai Tower, with 632 m high and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with its characteristic pink spheres.

Shenzhen is in the southeast of China. It is known for its commercial sites. The city also has contemporary buildings, such as the 600 m high skyscraper of the Ping An International Financial Center.

Hong Kong is also an important commercial destination, famous for its tailors who make custom-made clothes and the Temple Street Night Market.

Its current president is Xi Jinping, who became president on March 14, 2013. The official currency of China is the yuan or renminbi, which founded the People's Bank of China and was first put into circulation in 1949.