National Symbols of China

Last updated on April 13th, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By Naeem Noor | Updated on April 13, 2024

Reviewed by Rittika

China is a country in Asia. It is an amazing and attractive country, ready to impress you with its magnificent nature, beautiful sights, and hospitable people. Despite the indefatigable progress that makes China one of the most advanced countries in the world, ancient traditions, knowledge, and skills are preserved and put into practice with special care and love.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and the Cayman Islands has also been influenced. The etymology of the Cayman Islands can be defined as; "China" is the conventional name for the People's Republic of China, even though the term was also used to refer to the Republic of China internationally in some contexts as late as the 1970s.

The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is CHN.

China is located in the Eastern part of the Eurasian continent, on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean. In terms of territory – almost 9.6 million square kilometers (1/4 of the area of Asia, 1/14 of the land area of the globe) – China is the third largest country in the world, second only to Russia and Canada. The capital is Beijing.

The country has the time zone UTC+8 (China Standard Time) followed by yyyy-mm-dd as the standard date format.

China is a country where different religions coexist. In addition to the three world religions — Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity — in China, there is still a kind of traditional religious teaching — Taoism. In addition, some national minorities still maintain primitive worship of the forces of nature and polytheism.

The literacy rate in China is 96.8%.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. China has 14,500 km of coastline.

The national currency is the yuan, which has 10 jiao, and one jiao has 10 fens. All three units are known collectively as the Renminbi. The country code is +86 and the Domain is .cn.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of China serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of China is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of China is Dragon.

Beijing roast duck is the most famous dish in Beijing. In 1330, at the court of Emperor Renzong, the court physician Hu Hui believed that duck, pre-rubbed with honey and baked on cherry logs, is very good for health. Since then, the Peking duck recipe has become one of the national symbols of China.

The panda is one of the rare and amazing animals on the planet. The animal lives only in the Sichuan province and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Panda is one of the national symbols of China.

Xi Jinping is the current President of the country.

China has declared Mandarin as the country’s official language.

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Author

Naeem Noor

As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Zhongguo
Official name(s)	People's Republic of China
Alternative name(s)	People's Republic of China (official, English)
Regional location	Eastern Asia, bordering the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and Vietnam
Country name etymology	"China" is the conventional name for the People's Republic of China, even though the term was also used to refer to the Republic of China internationally in some contexts as late as the 1970s
Climate	Extremely diverse; tropical in the south to subarctic in the north
Terrain	Mostly mountains, high plateaus, and deserts in the west; plains, deltas, and hills in the east
Population	1,439,323,776
National Day	1 Oct 1949
Language(s)	Mandarin
Religion	Folk, Buddhism, Christianity & Islam
Country code	+86
Literacy rate	96.8%
Currency	Renminbi
Capital city	Beijing
ISO	CHN
Domain(TLD)	.cn
Ethnicity	Han
Head of government	Premier of the State Council
Nationality	Chinese
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	yyyy-mm-dd
Total area	9,596,961 km² (3,705,407 sq mi
Timezone	UTC+8 (China Standard Time)
Average elevation	1,840 m (6,037 ft)
Coastline	14,500 km
Mains electricity	110 V, 220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of China

Motto of China

No official motto

National animal of China

The National animal of China is Giant panda

National flower of China

The National flower of China is Plum blossom. Botanical name is Prunus Mei.

National bird of China

The National bird of China is Red-crowned crane

Rest of the National symbols of China 👇

State symbols of China

Neighbouring countries of China

Chinese Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

As the scream of the eagle is heard when she has passed over, so a man’s name remains after his death.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.

Never has a man more need of his intelligence than when a fool asks him a question.

One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him.

a boaster and a liar are cousins-german.

Diligence is a treasure of inestimable price, and prudence is the pledge of security.

A woman that always laughs is everybody’s wife; a man that is always laughing is an idiot.

A heart that is rotten — breath that smells.

If the pedestal is beautiful the statue must be even more beautiful.

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month’s study of books.

Beautiful girls are seldom happy, intelligent boys are seldom beautiful.
No pains, no gains.

The early bird catches the worm.

If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men.

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