Taiwan

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 May 17, 2008. 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.

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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.

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