or KUANG-TUNG, a province of China, lying between N. Lat. 20. and 25.30., E. Long. 108. and 117., bounded on the N.W., N., and N.E. by the provinces of Quang-si, Hoonan, Kiang-si, and Fokien; S.E. and S. by the China Sea and Gulf of Tonquin; area, 70,018 square miles. The surface is of various characters in different parts, being mountainous towards the N. of the province; and the soil is in general fertile. The Choo-kiang, or Canton River, and other streams of smaller size, water the country. Gold, quicksilver, and marble are among the mineral productions. Rice, sugar, indigo, tobacco, cotton, and silk, are also raised; and the forests produce oak, rosewood, and other kinds of timber. Many manufactures are carried on here, and the trade is extensive. The capital of the province is Canton. Pop. (1812) 19,174,030; (1843) 20,000,000.