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document.writeln("Suzhou lies on an alluvial plain with hilly terrain in the middle of the Yangtze delta, at the intersection of the coastal economic belt and Yangtze economic belt. It is reputed as the &quot;land of fish and rice&quot; and a &quot;paradise on earth&quot;, and a popular tourist destination.<br><br>Suzhou is situated at longitude 12<sup>o</sup>36' E and latitude 31<sup>o</sup>19', within the sub-tropical zone and with four seasons, mild climate, sufficient sunshine and rainfall.<br><br><br>According to the data analysis from 1951-1985, annual average temperature of Suzhou is 15.7<sup>o</sup>C. The hottest month is July, average 28.2<sup>o</sup>C; the coldest month is January, average 3.0<sup>o</sup>C.<br><br><br>According to the data analysis from 1924-1995, Suzhou's annual average rainfall is 1094mm and annual precipitation days are 125. The most rainy days are in June.");
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