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Country Profile
China is the world's most populous country, with a continuous culture stretching back nearly 4,000 years.
Full name: People's Republic of China
Population(2011): 1.34 billion
Capital: Beijing
Area: 9,596,961 sq km
Main Languages: Chinese, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Fuzhou, Hokkien, Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects
Religions: Taoist, Buddhist, Christian 3%-4%, Muslim 1%-2%
Currency: Renminbi/Yuan (RMB)
GDP(2011): US$7.32 trilion
GDP per capita(2011): US$5,445
GDP growth(2011): 9.3%
GDP contribution by sector: Agriculture:10.1%, Industry:46.8%, Services:43.1% (2011 est.)
Urban population(2011): 51%
Life Expectancy(2010): 73 years
International dialing code: (+86)
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