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Sanya is situated on the southernmost tip of Hainan Province, lying between 1809' and 1837' latitude giving it the tropical monsoon climate of this region. Covering an area of 1919.58 square kilometers (about 741 square miles) with 209.1 kilometers (about 130 miles) long coastline, Sanya has many natural advantages. Possessing a number of excellent harbors, Sanya is an important port for import and export of trade with foreign countries. Therefore, Sanya is also named the "South Gate of China" to stress its importance while it plays a vital role in the life of the southern part of China in areas of the economy and politics to transportation.
