Prominent FeaturesMt Everest is the most famous mountain on the planet and China is often associated with it, however the mountain actually sits right on the border between Nepal and China. Mt Everest is 8 848 metres above sea level.
Another geographical feature is the Gobi desert, the third lowest point on the planet, and covers 1 295 000 square kilometres. The Yangtze river is a major river in china and is the third longest river in the world, covering 6 380 kilometres in length. (5) Mt Everest
Gobi Desert
Landscape of China
China is a mountainous country with a diverse range of geographical features, 65% of the land consists of highlands and hills, and the highest mountain on earth, Mt Everest (8 848 metres above sea level) is basically right on the border between Nepal and China. There are over 2 000 lakes dotted around the land and the 220 000 kilometres of river.
China is the third largest country in the world at 9 326 410 square kilometres, coming before Antarctica at 14 000 000 square kilometres and Canada at 9 984 671 square kilometres. (4) Climate
China's climate varies from area to area, with the average annual temperature for all major cities being 19 degrees Celsius on a high and 9.5 degrees on a low. (5)
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(Kids.britannica.com, 2016)