Sansha facts for kids
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Sansha
三沙市
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Prefecture-level city
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Location Sansha City jurisdiction (in pink) in Hainan
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hainan |
| Prefecture-level city | 24 July 2012 (UTC+8) |
| City seat | Yongxing Island |
| Area | |
| • Land | 13 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| • Water | ~2,000,000 km2 (~772,000 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010 Census)
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| • Total | 444 |
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1,000 |
| • Urban density | 34.15/km2 (88.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard Time) |
| Postal code |
573100
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| Territorial Dispute: There are on-going territorial disputes in the entire area covered by the city, whose administrative authority is not internationally recognized. | |
Sansha (三沙) is a city in the People's Republic of China (PRC), located in Hainan Province. The main building for the city's government is on Woody Island in the South China Sea. This city was created to manage many islands and underwater areas in that sea.
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History of Sansha City
In 2012, Sansha City was officially created. Its main job is to look after several groups of islands and reefs in the South China Sea. These include the Spratly and Paracel Islands, as well as the Macclesfield Bank.
Some of the areas that Sansha City manages are also claimed by other countries. This means there are ongoing disagreements about who owns these territories.
The city plans to develop new ways for businesses to operate, even if they are not physically present. By early 2013, 11 companies had already registered in Sansha. These companies pay their taxes in Sansha.
Key Dates in Sansha's History
- 1911: The government of Guangdong Province in China said that the Xisha Islands were part of Hainan's Yaxian County.
- 1946–1948: The Republic of China (ROC) took control of the Xisha Islands.
- 1959: The People's Republic of China (PRC) set up an office in Guangdong Province to manage the Xisha, Nansha, and Zhongsha islands.
- 1984: The Hainan Administrative Region was created.
- 1988: Hainan Province was established and took over the administrative office for the islands.
- 2012: Sansha City was officially established.
How Sansha is Governed
The first mayor of Sansha City was chosen by a group called the People's Congress. This group had 45 representatives.
The city has its own court to handle legal matters and a clinic for healthcare. There are also plans to build a kindergarten and a school for children.
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Images for kids
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Yongxing Town on Woody Island
See also
In Spanish: Oficina Administrativa de las Islas Xisha, Zhongsha y Nansha para niños
