Haikou Bay

Haikou Bay is a bay on the northern coast of Hainan Province, China, in the Qiongzhou Strait. It is named for Haikou City, which is situated on the coast.[1] [2]

Haikou Bay
海口湾
LocationHainan Province, China
Coordinates20.054704°N 110.270271°E / 20.054704; 110.270271
River sourcesHaidian River
Ocean/sea sourcesQiongzhou Strait
Max. width12 km (7.5 mi)
Frozenno
SettlementsHaikou

This shallow bay spans approximately 12 km from its eastern boundary at the northwestern tip of Haidian Island to its western boundary roughly at Hainan International Convention And Exhibition Center.

Features

Within the bay are the following from west to east:

Land reclamation

Part of the western edge of Haidian Island is being extended in a major land reclamation project. Also, several new areas of land off the coast of Haikou are being created, including the Nanhai Pearl Artificial Island.

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References
  1. "救救万绿园！救救海口湾！". Hq.xinhuanet.com. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  2. "艰辛的海口湾挖螺人 下海讨生活维持生计_新闻中心_海南在线". News.hainan.net. Archived from the original on 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2012-01-25.


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