Geographical location of Wuhan: Wuhan is located in the middle of China, with the geographical location of11341'~11505' and 29 58' ~ 3122' north latitude. The maximum distance between east and west 134 km, and the maximum distance between north and south 155 km. Wuhan is located in the east of Jianghan Plain, bordering Tuanfeng County, Huanggang City, Huarong District, Ezhou City, Liangzihu District and daye city in the east, Jiayu and Xianning City in the south, honghu city, Xiantao and Hanchuan City in Jingzhou City in the west, Xiaonan District, Xiaochang County, Dawu County, Hongan County and Macheng City in Xiaogan City in the north, and looks like a colorful bird from west to east. The Yangtze River and its largest tributary Hanshui meet here, dividing Wuhan into Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang, commonly known as the three towns of Wuhan. Wuhan is dominated by plains and supplemented by hills, and there are many lakes and ponds in the city. Known as the "City of Hundred Lakes", Wuhan has 147 lakes, with a total water area of 2 187 square kilometers, accounting for14 of the city's land area. In the economic geography of China, Wuhan is in a superior central position. Land and water transportation is very developed, and it has been called "the thoroughfare of nine provinces" since ancient times.