Located in East Asia, China is the world’s second-largest state by land area. China is a communist nation and the world’s most populous state with a population of over 1.381 billion. China comprises a vast landscape with grassland, desert, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and 14,500 km of coastline. China shares its borders with India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Burma. Beijing is the capital of China. Shanghai – the largest city in China is the global financial center of the country.
Currently, China is one of the fastest-growing economies of the world in terms of GDP and Purchasing Power Parity. Also, China is the largest importer and exporter of goods in the world. The country is a recognized country for nuclear weapons and has the world’s largest standing army and second-largest defense budget.
The climate in China varies from one region to another. The weather of the country is mostly dry while wet monsoons also prevail often. Winters are usually very cold and dry and summers are mostly warm and moist.