an inland province of China, bounded on the N.E. by Kiangsu, S.E. by Chekiang, S. by Kiangsee, W. and N.W. by Houpe and Honan. It lies between N. Lat. 29.5° and 34.18°, and E. Long. 114.50° and 119.17°; and has an area of 48,461 square miles. The surface for the most part is level; but towards the south and west ranges of hills occur, never, however, rising to any great height. The principal rivers are the Yang-tse-Kiang and the Hoai-ho, with their affluents. There are several lakes, of which the Chau-hu, or Nest Lake, is the largest. Mines of gold, silver, copper, &c., are worked; and the soil is very productive, especially of green tea, in the southeastern regions, which are the best in China for the growth of this plant. Ink and lanterns are the principal manufactures of the province. Pop. 34,168,059.