Zhuhai is located at the south of Guangdong province and by the west bank of the Pearl River estuary. It extends from north latitude 21 48' up to 22 27' and from east longitude 113 3' to 114 19'. Facing Hong Kong and Shenzhen across the South China Sea to the east, Zhuhai is bordered by Macao to the south, 140km away from Guangzhou to the north, and 36 nautical miles away from Hong Kong. Neighbouring Hong Kong/Macau and connecting the Pearl River with the sea, Zhuhai has become a bridge for domestic and international economic and cultural exchange. The traditional ties with Hong Kong, Macau and the Southeastern Asia grants Zhuhai geographical, political and economic advantages; being close to the international navigation route and major inland routes enables Zhuhai easy access to the inland and overseas markets.