Currency
New taiwan dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Eastern asia, islands bordering the east china sea, philippine sea, south china sea, and taiwan strait, north of the philippines, off the southeastern coast of china.

Climate
Tropical; marine; rainy season during southwest monsoon (june to august); cloudiness is persistent and extensive all year.

Terrain
Eastern two-thirds mostly rugged mountains; flat to gently rolling plains in west.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at South China Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Yu Shan 3,952 m.

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