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Taiwan
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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14 events · 90 daysMar 13HIGHTaiwan Approves Major Arms Deal with the USMar 12ELEVATEDChallenges Faced by Taiwan's Submarine ProgramMar 12HIGHTaiwan Secures Approval for US Arms Deals Amid Political TensionsMar 12HIGHChina Increases Military Activity Near TaiwanMar 10ELEVATEDTaiwan-Japan Diplomatic Engagement Through SportsMar 9HIGHTaiwan's Diplomatic Maneuvering Raises Tensions in East AsiaMar 9HIGHChina Warns Japan Over Taiwan Premier’s First Visit Since 1972Mar 9CRITICALChina Condemns Taiwan Premier's Visit to JapanMar 8CRITICALTaiwan Premier’s Historic Visit to Japan Bolsters Relations Amid Tensions with ChinaMar 4CRITICALConcerns Over US Weapons Stockpiles Amid Iran ConflictMar 4HIGHChina's Exploitation of Filipino Children for PropagandaMar 4HIGHTaiwan's Stance on US War with Iran