TAIWAN

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Main Facts About the Geography of Taiwan

• Taiwan is a archipelago of small islands featurinng Taiwan Island as the dominate landmass
• Located off the East coast of China and administrated by the Chinese government
• Surrounding bodies of water include the Taiwan Strait off the West, the East China Sea off the North, the Philippine Sea off the East and the South China Sea off the South
• The plains and lowlands of the Western half house most of the population
• Mountains abound in the Eastern half