Taiwan is an island in East Asia

Wet tropical forests with great species diversity (more than 3,000 species, of which more than 1,500 are endemic - Chamaecyparis formosensis, Kawakami fir Abies kawakamii, Cinnamonum camphora).

The rivers of the island are mountainous and plentiful. Used for irrigation and hydropower.

The rainy season lasts in Taiwan from June to August. The northern part of the island is characterized by high quality throughout the year. In the south, 90% of annual western rains fall during the rainy season.

The rainy season lasts in Taiwan from June to August. The northern part of the island is characterized by high clouds throughout the year. In the south, 90% of annual rainfall falls during the rainy season.

The climate in the north is subtropical, in the south - tropical monsoon. The amount of precipitation in the plains is 1500-2500 mm, in the mountains over 5000 mm. Typhoons are frequent in August and September.

In addition to the Republic of China, the island is claimed by the Communist Government of the People's Republic of China (see Two Chinas). The largest city is Xinbei. Located in southeastern East Asia, southeast of mainland China. In the east and northeast, Taiwan borders the waters of Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. To the south of it are the Philippines.