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Neighboring Countries of Taiwan
Taiwan has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Taiwan
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
Area
35,980 km² — slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined
Terrain
Eastern two-thirds mostly rugged mountains; flat to gently rolling plains in west
Climate
Tropical; marine; rainy season during southwest monsoon (June to August); persistent and extensive cloudiness all year
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Yu Shan 3,952 m. Lowest: South China Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 1150 m.
Natural resources
Small deposits of coal, natural gas, limestone, marble, asbestos, arable land
Natural hazards
Earthquakes; typhoons volcanism: Kueishantao Island (401 m), east of Taiwan, is the only historically active volcano, but it has not erupted in centuries
Good to know
Strategic location adjacent to both the Taiwan Strait and the Luzon Strait
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).