Location: located in the southern part of Fujian province; between 11804´ east longitude and 2426´ north latitude

Neighboring Areas: Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangdong and Taiwan provinces

Physical Features: mainly downland, small plain near the sea; Xiamen island and continent is connected by the sea bank; wide gulf with deep water, without freezing and silting

Population: 1.24 million

Urban Population: 1.24 million

Area: 1,565 sq km