Anhui Province is situated in the northwest of East China across the basins of the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River. The name "An Hui" comes from the combination of the first Chinese character of "An Qing" and "Hui Zhou" (two prefectures).
The provincial topography is characteristic of a high southwestern part and a low northeastern part, with two-thirds of the total area being mountainous land and hills. The average height is 20-40 meters above sea level, with the most part of the land surf
With the Huaihe River as the boundary, the Huaivei area is situated in the temperate zone with a semi-humid monsoon climate, whereas the Huainan area is located in the subtropical zone with a humid monsoon climate. The annual average temperature is 14°C.
Most of the provincial rivers and lakes belong to the Yangtze and Huaihe river systems, while some in the southeastern part belong to the Qiantang River basin of Xinanjiang. The Yangtze River flows from southwest to northeast, and its major tributaries are The largest lake of the Province is Chaohu Lake situated in the central area, with an area of 800 square kilometers. The little Laoshan Island in the lake is one of the provincial scenic spots.
The first developed agricultural area is to the north of Jianghuai (the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River). However, from 1194 when the Yellow River changed its course, intruded into the Huaihe River and silted up the passage to the sea.
The major provincial minerals are coal and iron. The coal field extends from Guzhen in the east to Yingshang in the west and from Huainan in the south to Xisoxian in the north. This is a vast area and its reserves come out first in East China.
Anhui Province, adjacent to the provinces of Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang, is an inland province with no coastline. The major railways passing through the province are Lanzhou--Lianyungang Railway, Beijing--Shanghai Railway.
In 1993, national economy in Anhui Province has kept developing rapidly and healthfully, various reforms have been deepened constantly, economic exchanges with the outside world expanded quickly, social causes advanced further, and people's living standard 1. An overall good harvest with the production of agricultural products reaching the highest level in history. The grain yield is 25,960,000 tons, 10.8% more than that of the preceding year; the yield of oil crops is 1,572,000 tons, 14.3% more than that of 2. A rapid development of industry. The general industrial output (fixed price) amounts to 137,800,000,000 yuan, with an increase of 42.2%; the industrial output of townships and above equals 94,870,000,000 yuan, with an increase of 25.9%. Large and medium 3. With the speedy development of state-owned economy, non-state-owned economy is increasing rapidly. The year's business income amounts to 108,450,000,000 yuan, with the output value of rural enterprises reaching 110,000,000,000 yuan. Urban and rural priv 4. Remarkable achievements in the construction of key projects. 5. Marked success in macro adjustment in view of the economic problems appearing in the first half year. The financial order has been restored, unlawful loan stopped, the bank deposit increased and the paying ability of banks improved. The fixed asset inve 6. A new step forward in reform and open economy: 1,040 newly approved foreign-investment enterprises, agreement use of foreign capital of $840 million, actual use of foreign capital of $260 million; 15 contracts signed for using foreign loan.