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Taiwan
Eastern AsiaCapital TaipeiTerritory
Taiwan is a territory with disputed status, in Eastern Asia, Asia. Its main town is Taipei.
A way to remember it
A leaf-shaped island lying off the south-east coast of mainland China, across a strait to the west.
Good to know
Its political status is disputed, with differing views on whether it is a separate country.
Quick facts
- CapitalTaipei
- RegionAsia, Eastern Asia