Qiongzhou Strait
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The Qiongzhou Strait, also called the Hainan Strait, is the Chinese strait that separates Guangdong's Leizhou Peninsula from the island province of Hainan. It connects the Gulf of Tonkin on its west to the South China Sea on its east. The strait is on average Script error: No such module "convert". wide[1] with a maximum water depth of approximately Script error: No such module "convert"..[2] The strait is susceptible to closure during strong typhoon activity.[3]
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History
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Transportation
The Guangdong–Hainan Ferry (part of the Guangdong–Hainan railway) carries rail cars and automotive vehicles across the strait.
While a bridge was planned in the early 2000s, it never came to fruition. A bridge or tunnel has been discussed, as of 2018, as travel by air or ferry can leave residents and visitors isolated when bad weather sets in.[4]
See also
- Haikou, formerly called Qiongzhou
References
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Further reading
- Shi et al., The Role of Qiongzhou Strait in the Seasonal Variation of the South China Sea Circulation