Liang (simplified Chinese: 梁帝国; pinyin: Liáng Dìguó), officially the Cantonese Empire of Liang, is a sovereign state located in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of over 1.35 billion. The Empire is a feudal empire governed by the emperor, with its seat of government in the capital city of Tiantang. It exercises jurisdiction over 13 independent states.