China has relatively few plains, covering only 12% of its total area, but they are all very habitable.

In the perception of some people, China is not considered a country primarily consisting of plains.

In terms of terrain proportion, China's plains indeed make up a relatively low percentage.

China's terrain structure is mainly divided into five categories: mountains (33%), plateaus (26%), basins (19%), plains (12%), and hills (10%).

As can be seen, plains only account for 12% of China's total land area, a relatively low proportion.

However, the major territorial powers globally typically have a higher proportion of plains.

For example, Russia's plains cover up to 70% of its territory, the United States' plains make up 50%, Brazil's approximately one-third, and India's plains account for around 40%.

In theory, larger plains are more conducive to agricultural and economic development.

However, in practice, many countries, despite having large plains, face challenges such as climate, land quality, and water resources.

Therefore, it is not accurate to simply say that China has few plains.

China's plains actually cover a considerable area.

Although the proportion of plains is low, with China's total land area reaching 9.6 million square kilometers, even if only 12% is plains, it still means a total area of 1.15 million square kilometers.

This 1.15 million square kilometers of plains is quite substantial on a global scale.

Among more than 200 countries and regions, only 29 have an area exceeding 1 million square kilometers.

By comparison, Egypt's land area barely surpasses 1 million square kilometers, most of which are desert and wasteland, with only about 50,000 square kilometers suitable for habitation. Yet, over 100 million people are crowded into this 50,000 square kilometers of land.

These data indicate that although the proportion of China's plains is relatively low, in terms of total area, it surpasses over 80% of the countries worldwide.

The quality of China's plains is also quite high.

A key point is that most of China's plains are located in subtropical and temperate climate zones, enjoying favorable rainfall and temperature conditions, which are very suitable for crop growth.

China's plains are widely distributed, mainly including the Northeast Plain, North China Plain, Yangtze River Middle and Lower Reaches Plain, and Guanzhong Plain.

Taking the Northeast Plain as an example, its total area reaches 350,000 square kilometers.

Despite its relatively cold climate, its fertile black soil nurtures delicious rice and vegetables.

In addition, the North China Plain covers an area of about 310,000 square kilometers and is a major grain-producing region in China.

The Yangtze River Middle and Lower Reaches Plain covers an area of approximately 160,000 square kilometers and is one of the most economically developed regions in China.

Although China's plains cover a relatively small area, other terrains such as hills and basins are also suitable for habitation.

For example, although the Sichuan Basin is mostly hilly terrain except for the Chengdu Plain, its gentle slopes make it suitable for agriculture.

In summary, China's plains not only cover a significant area, but their quality is also high, making them suitable for agricultural development and human habitation.

In comparison, the plains of other countries vary.

Although some countries have large plains, they may not necessarily be suitable for habitation and development.

Therefore, China's plains hold an important position globally, whether in terms of area, quantity, or quality, they are of superior standards.