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People's Republic of China

中华人民共和国

1949 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1949 CE
Known Periods
9
Capital
Beijing
Data Confidence
High

Overview

The People's Republic of China was proclaimed on October 1, 1949.

Historical Periods

People's Republic of China (1950–1952)

1950 CE – 1952 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 8,412,878 km²

People's Republic of China (1953–1955)

1953 CE – 1955 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,361,360 km²

People's Republic of China (1956–1962)

1956 CE – 1962 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,361,633 km²

People's Republic of China (1963–1975)

1963 CE – 1975 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,396,265 km²

People's Republic of China (1976–1986)

1976 CE – 1986 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,396,183 km²

People's Republic of China (1987–1991)

1987 CE – 1991 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,396,033 km²

People's Republic of China (1992–1999)

1992 CE – 1999 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,395,979 km²

People's Republic of China (2000–2023)

2000 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,399,800 km²

People's Republic of China (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: BeijingArea: 9,399,800 km²

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