09 Nov 2024        11:20:25 am

International Relations

Taiwan

Tags : Taiwan

Topic: East Asia

Why in the news?

• The U.S. President approved $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island. 
• While the U.S. does not officially recognise Taiwan diplomatically, it is Taipei’s key partner and major provider of weapons.

Source: The Hindu 

About Taiwan:

• It is a country in East Asia.
• It is bordered by:
  • People\'s Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest
  • Japan to the northeast
  • Philippines to the south
• It has an area of 35,808 sq. km., with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated.
• The largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei (the capital), New Taipei City, and Keelung. 
• With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.
• The main island, known historically as Formosa, makes up 99 percent of its area,  across the Taiwan Strait from the southeastern coast of mainland China. 
• The East China Sea lies to its north, the Philippine Sea to its east, the Luzon Strait directly to its south and the South China Sea to its southwest. 
• Smaller islands include the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait, the Kinmen, Matsu and Wuqiu islands near the Chinese coast, and some of the South China Sea islands.

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