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Discovering China: Geography, Population, Religion, and Historical Significance

China, spanning an impressive 9,573,000 square km, boasts a population of over 1.28 billion, making it one of the most populous countries in the world. Its diverse geography is home to major cities like Urumqi, Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Shanghai, Kunming, and Guangzhou. China's religious landscape is predominantly secular (60%), followed by Chinese folk religion (31%), Christianity (4%), animism (2.5%), and Islam (2.5%). Its rich history includes notable events from the unification of China in 221-206 BC, the establishment of the republic in 1911, to the Cultural Revolution under Mao's leadership and the return of Hong Kong and Macau to China in 1997 and 1999.

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Discovering China: Geography, Population, Religion, and Historical Significance

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  1. China

  2. geography 9,573,000 square km Urumqi Beijing Xian Lhasa Shanghai Kunming Guangzhou

  3. population population: 1,286,975,468(UK: 60,094,648) density: 138 per square km (UK: 249/square km)

  4. religion Secular 60% Chinese 31% Christian 4% Animist 2.5% Muslim 2.5%

  5. history Ancient civilisation 221-206BC: Unification of China 1800s: Western imperialism 1911: Republic founded 1949-1976: Chairman Mao 1966-1976: Cultural Revolution 1997: Deng Xiaoping dies 1997: Hong Kong returned to China 1999: Macau returned to China

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