CHINA: VITAL STATISTICS
Area (km2)* .................................................................................................................. 9, 561, 000
Population estimate 1995 (millions)** .............................................................................. 1, 206, 5
Natural increase (annual %) ...................................................................................................... 1. 2
Population density (people per km2) .........................................................................................
122
Population "doubling time" in years ............................................................................................
53
- * The world's second largest country, after Canada.
- ** A fifth of the world's population. This figure is probably underestimated.
The people of China, despite the government's efforts, are increasingly
disregarding family planning regulations and having more than
one child. There were also many uncontrolled and unregistered
births, especially among the tens of millions of migrant workers.
Protected areas as % of country's land surface ......................................................................... 5.
54
Total protected area (km2) ..................................................................................................
560, 667
Number of protected areas+ ....................................................................................................... 708
- +Includes marine and wetland reserves. Many protected
areas have been established in recent years, and the number continues
to grow.
Capital city
Beijing
Language Putonghua
(Mandarin), regional dialects
Currency Renminbi
(RMB)
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