Taiwan - Wikipedia
WEB[ m ] The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.
List of islands of Taiwan - Wikipedia
WEBThe islands comprising the Taiwan Area under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China (ROC) are classified into various island groups. The island of Taiwan , also known as Formosa, is the largest island and the main component of the ROC-controlled territories.
Taiwan Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Taiwan is an island country located at the western edge of the Pacific Ocean. The main island of the country covers an area of 35,808 sq. km. About two-thirds of Taiwan is a rugged mountain landscape.
Geography of Taiwan - Wikipedia
WEBTaiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country in East Asia. The island of Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa, makes up 99% of the land area of the territories under ROC control.
Taiwan | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Taiwan is an island in the western Pacific Ocean that lies roughly 100 miles (160 km) off the coast of southeastern China. Taipei, in the north, is the seat of government of the Republic of China (ROC; Nationalist China).
Taiwan - The World Factbook
WEB5 days ago · includes main island of Taiwan plus smaller islands nearby and off coast of China's Fujian Province; Taiwan is divided into 13 counties (xian, singular and plural), 3 cities (shi, singular and plural), and 6 special municipalities directly under the jurisdiction of the Executive Yuan
Taiwan country profile - BBC News
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Taiwan is an island that has for all practical purposes been independent since 1950, but which China regards as a rebel region that must be reunited with the mainland - by force if necessary.
Taiwan - World Islands
WEBDec 17, 2023 · Welcome to Taiwan, a Temperate island in the South China Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Taiwan unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.
Taiwan summary | Britannica
WEBTaiwan, formerly Formosa, Island, western Pacific Ocean, off southeastern China, and since 1949 the principal component of the Republic of China (which also includes Matsu and Quemoy islands and the Pescadores). Area: 13,976 sq mi (36,198 sq km), including its outlying islands.
Taiwan - WorldAtlas
WEBMay 13, 2021 · Taiwan is an island located off the east coast of mainland China, in the East China Sea, which forms a part of the North Pacific Ocean. Separating Taiwan from the Chinese mainland is the Taiwan Strait.
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