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 February 9, 2010. There is currently a Last 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.

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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:
US slates China's Taiwan response
A senior US air force official has criticised China's decision to suspend bilateral military dialogue over an arms deal with Taiwan.
US-China relations hit a bad patch
Paul Reynolds of BBC Online looks at the sudden strain in relations between the US and China, over Google and arms sales to Taiwan.

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