By Divya
China spans 9.6 million square kilometers and is home to over 1.4 billion people, making it the second-most populous country after India.
China shares land borders with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam.
China features diverse landscapes, including mountains, deserts, rivers, plateaus, and fertile plains, spanning from the Himalayas to major river basins.
The Yangtze River, at 6,300 km, is the longest river in Asia.
The Tibetan Plateau, called “the Roof of the World,” averages 4,500 meters above sea level.
China has climates ranging from tropical in the south to subarctic in the north, supporting diverse ecosystems.