Hainan
Sign in to saveHainan is an island and the southern-most province of China consisting of the eponymous Hainan Island and various smaller islands in the South China Sea under the province's administration. The name literally means "South of the Sea".
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Hainan is China's southernmost province, comprising a large island of the same name along with several smaller islands in the South China Sea. It matters as an important part of China's territory and administration in the region, with its name literally translating to "South of the Sea."
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72 sectionsContents
- Names
- History
- Prehistoric era
- Imperial Era
- Republic of China
- People's Republic of China
- Geography
- Rivers and lakes
- Islands
- Nearby islands
- Disputed islands
- Environment
- Climate
- Annual fog
- Flora and fauna
- Flora
- Fauna
- Demographics
- Religion
- Languages
- Sociolinguistics
- Life expectancy and longevity
- Government
- Politics
- Legislation
- Intelligence
- Administrative
- Subdivisions
- Military base
- Economy
- Agriculture
- Fisheries
- Tourism
- Visa requirements
- Statistics
- Medical tourism
- Historical sites
- Other attractions and destinations
- Yachting
- Duty-free program
- Natural resources
- Real estate market
- New 2018 regulations
- Golf industry
- Automotive industry
- Foreign trade
- Hainan Free trade port
- Transport
- Road
- Bridges
- Air
- Rail
- Seaports
- Province-wide infrastructure development
- Visa-free entry
- Eligible countries
- Free trade zone
- Education
- Settlement
- Media
- Cuisine
- Events
- Miscellaneous topics
- Space center
- Notable residents
- International partnerships
- See also
- Note
- References
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is an island and the southern-most province of China consisting of the eponymous Hainan Island and various smaller islands in the South China Sea under the province's administration. The name literally means "South of the Sea".
The province has a land area of , of which Hainan Island is and the rest is over 200 islands scattered across three archipelagos: Zhongsha, Xisha and Nansha. It was part of Guangdong from 1950 to 1988, after which it was made a province of its own and was designated as a special economic zone by Deng Xiaoping, as part of the reform and opening up program.