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Taiwan: Country in East Asia
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. 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. It has an area of 35,808 square kilometres, with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated. The combined territories under ROC control consist of 168 islands in total covering 36,193 square kilometres. The largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei, New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.

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Taiwan Scrambles as 37 Chinese Jets Approach Island, Conduct Long-Range Drills| Watch [Video]

Taiwan Scrambles as 37 Chinese Jets Approach Island, Conduct Long-Range Drills| Watch

Taiwan detected 37 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, near its airspace, with 35 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval..

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Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving at least 1 dead [Video]

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving at least 1 dead

A powerful typhoon made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areas.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Deadly storms rip through US while typhoon expected in Taiwan [Video]

Deadly storms rip through US while typhoon expected in Taiwan

Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the US’ west coast, with Typhoon Krathon expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Taiwan raises alarm about renewed military threats from 'unstable' China [Video]

Taiwan raises alarm about renewed military threats from 'unstable' China

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 02:54Published
Taiwan's Gold Apollo says Hezbollah pagers made by Hungary partner [Video]

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