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The People\'s Republic of China is one of the oldest countries in the world, with 5,000 years of civilization.
Located in East Asia, China was founded in 1949. It is one of the world\'s most populous countries with 1.4 billion people and an area of 9.6 million sq km (3rd largest).
The terrain follows a three-step ladder from the high Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the west to the low plains and coastline in the east. This fall creates diverse landscapes including deserts, plateaus, and basins.
China is divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities (Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing), and 2 SARs (Hong Kong, Macau).
Unified multi-ethnic country with 56 ethnic groups. Han is the majority. Mandarin is the common language.
Chinese culture is profound and colorful. It holds a significant position in world culture. Traditional arts include poetry, opera, calligraphy, and painting.
