The Largest Countries in the World
China
China may only be the fourth-largest nation in the world, but with more than a billion people, it's No. 1 when it comes to population. China is also home to the largest man-made structure in the world, the Great Wall.
Size: 3,704,426 square miles
Population: 1,373,541,278
Capital city: Beijing
Date of independence: Oct. 1, 1949
Primary language: Mandarin Chinese (official)
Primary religions: Buddhist, Christian, Muslim
National symbol: Dragon
National colors: Red and yellow
National anthem: "Yiyongjun Jinxingqu" (The March of the Volunteers)
