Shantou
geographical name
Shan·tou
ˈshän-ˈtō 
variants
or Swatow
city and port on the South China Sea in Guangdong province, southeastern China population 4,486,500
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“Shantou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shantou. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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