Geography of Republic of China
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
9,596,960
km² (rank #4)
Coastline
14,500
km
Highest Point
Mount Everest (8,849 m)
Lowest Point
Turpan Pendi (-154 m)
Area Comparison
Republic of China
9,596,960 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Republic of China is 97.6% the size of the United States.
Climate
Extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north
Terrain
Mostly mountains, high plateaus, deserts in west; plains, deltas and hills in east
Natural Resources
Coal
Iron Ore
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Mercury
Tin
Tungsten
Antimony
Manganese
Rare Earths
Hydropower
Land Use
11.3%
22.3%
66.4%
Arable: 11.3%
Forest: 22.3%
Other: 66.4%
Bordering Countries
Republic of China on the Map
Region
Asia
Eastern Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Republic of China?
Republic of China covers an area of 9,596,960 km², ranking #4 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Republic of China?
Extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north
What is the highest point in Republic of China?
The highest point in Republic of China is Mount Everest (8,849 m).
What natural resources does Republic of China have?
Republic of China's natural resources include Coal, Iron Ore, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Mercury, Tin, Tungsten, Antimony, Manganese, Rare Earths, Hydropower.
Which countries border Republic of China?
Republic of China shares land borders with Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.