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*China has a population of over 1.4 billion people, making it the world's most populous country. The majority of the population is of Han Chinese ethnicity, but there are also 55 recognized ethnic minority groups in the country, including the Tibetans, Mongolians, and Uyghurs. | *China has a population of over 1.4 billion people, making it the world's most populous country. The majority of the population is of Han Chinese ethnicity, but there are also 55 recognized ethnic minority groups in the country, including the Tibetans, Mongolians, and Uyghurs. | ||
*The official language of China is Mandarin Chinese, but there are also many regional dialects and minority languages spoken throughout the country. The literacy rate in China is high, with over 96% of the population able to read and write. | *The official language of China is Mandarin Chinese, but there are also many regional dialects and minority languages spoken throughout the country. The literacy rate in China is high, with over 96% of the population able to read and write. | ||
[[File:Flag of China (alternate).svg|thumb|Flag of China (alternate)]] | |||
== Education and healthcare == | == Education and healthcare == | ||
*China has made significant strides in improving education and healthcare in recent years. The country has a nine-year compulsory education system, and over 95% of children attend primary school. There are also many prestigious universities throughout the country, including Peking University and Tsinghua University. | *China has made significant strides in improving education and healthcare in recent years. The country has a nine-year compulsory education system, and over 95% of children attend primary school. There are also many prestigious universities throughout the country, including Peking University and Tsinghua University. | ||
