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Taiwan

Geography

Geography

Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia. It consists of islands bordering the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, north of the Philippines, off the southeastern coast of China The eastern two-thirds of Tawan are mostly rugged mountains; flat to gently rolling plains in west.

Climate: The climate is tropical; marine; rainy season during southwest monsoon (June to August); cloudiness is persistent and extensive all year

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