Country Statistics
Population: 1,379,302,771 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Han Chinese 92%, Other 8%
Religions: Unaffiliated 52%, Buddhist 18%, Christian 5%, Other 25%
Languages: Chinese/Mandarin (official), Yue (Cantonese), Others
Area: 9,596,960 sq km (slightly smaller than the US)
Government Type: Communist Party-Led State
National Capital: Beijing
Currency: Renminbi Yuan (RMB/CNY)