Sansha, Administrative division in Hainan, China.
Sansha Prefecture spans multiple island groups in the South China Sea, including the Paracel Islands and Spratly Islands within two main districts.
The establishment of Sansha as a prefecture-level city in 2012 marked China's administrative control over disputed territories in the South China Sea.
Maritime traditions shape daily life in Sansha, where residents maintain fishing practices and seafaring activities across the scattered island territories.
Transportation between islands relies on marine vessels, with regular services connecting the administrative center on Woody Island to other locations.
Sansha administers two million square kilometers of maritime territory, making it the largest prefecture-level city in China by total area.
Location: Hainan
Inception: 2012
Website: http://sansha.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 16.83417,112.33750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
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