Taiwan
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Flag Description
Red with a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white sun with 12 triangular rays.

Currency
New taiwan dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is July 4, 2009. There is currently a First Quarter 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.

Taiwan

This is a map of Taiwan. The map illustrates the location of Taipei and its proximity to Chi-lung, Su-ao, Hua-lien, and the Taiwan Strait.

Other countries on this map include: China

Taiwan News:
PC futures shown off at Computex
Netbooks and computers that can run for days on a single battery charge were on show at the Computex trade fair in Taiwan.
Taiwan hails stronger China ties
Marking his first year in office, Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou says efforts to improve ties with China have helped bring peace.

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