Anhui is located in central-eastern China and is an integral part of the Yangtze River Delta, one of China's most dynamic economic regions.

Anhui was established as a province in the 6th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), with its name derived from the first characters of Anqing and Huizhou prefectures. It is abbreviated as "Wan" after the ancient Wan State and the Wan Mountain and Wan River within its territory.

The province stretches approximately 570 kilometers from north to south and 450 km from east to west, with a total area of 140,100 square kilometers, accounting for about 1.45 percent of China's land area.

By the end of 2025, the province had a permanent population of 60.82 million.

Anhui has 16 prefecture-level cities, including Hefei, Wuhu, Bengbu, and Huangshan.

With a long history, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful landscapes, Anhui's diverse geography bridges the cultural and natural differences between northern and southern China.

Swan Lake in Hefei. [Photo/Hefei Daily]