Located in the east of Asia and on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, China is the third-largest country in the world by land area, boasts an incredible array of geographical features. Covering an area of 9.6 million square kilometers and possessing a coastline stretching 18,000 kilometers, its shape on the map is like a rooster.
Location
China is situated in the eastern part of the Eurasia, bordering 14 countries land and facing the Pacific Ocean to the east. Its northern extremity stretches to Mohe in Heilongjiang Province, while its southern boundary reaches Zengmu Ansha (alternatively known as James Shoal). To the west, it encompasses the Pamirs, and to the east, it extends to the border where the Heilongjiang (Amur) River meets the Wusuli (Ussuri) River, covering approximately 50 degrees of latitude and 62 degrees of longitude.
Terrain
China's terrain is incredibly diverse, featuring five main topographical features: plains, plateaus, mountains, hills,