Geographically, Taiwan is closest to which country
Taiwan is still considered by China to be its 23rd province, and not an independent country. Very few other country governments accept China's claims of sovereignty over Taiwan. Turkey is officially, politically and geographically considered part of both Asia and Europe.aiwan is still considered by China to be its 23rd province, and not an independent country. Very few other country governments accept China's claims of sovereignty over Taiwan. Turkey is officially, politically and geographically considered part of both Asia and Europe. Taiwan's nearest political neighbor is the country of China to the west, Korea to the north, Japan to the northeast and Philippines to the south.he mountains in Taiwan also give rise to numerous rivers which in turn metamorphoses into lakes in the plains. Two of the country's chief rivers are the Choshui River and the Kaoping River. The island is also earthquake prone due to the activity in its bedrocks. Geography of Taiwan. Taiwan is....... 1  99 miles (160 km) wide at its narrowest point and 242 miles (140 km) in length. 2  located 221 miles (355 km) north of the Philippines and 370 miles southwest of Japan's Okinawa.he island of Taiwan is considered seismologically unstable. Taiwan is located on two plates that grind together (the Eurasian Plate is moving under the Philippine Plate at a rate of approximately 3 inches per year). This grinding of plates builds up tremendous pressure that sometimes results in damaging earthquakes. Taiwan is an island off the coast of China, so it isn't bordered directly by any countries. However, there is China to the east, Japan and the Koreas to the north, and the … Philippines to the south.n summary, it is really up to the opinion of people whether they consider Taiwan as an independent state or a part of China. However by it's own constitution (basic law), the Republic of China is the country, rather than Taiwan, the island itself. 9 people found this useful. Answered. Is Taiwan a country? Taiwan is the common name of a State called the Republic of China (ROC). It's current territory includes not only the island of Taiwan, but also smaller island groups such as … Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, of which the latter two lie just offshore of the mainland.n summary, it is really up to the opinion of people whether they consider Taiwan as an independent state or a part of China. However by it's own constitution (basic law), the Republic of China is the country, rather than Taiwan, the island itself. 9 people found this useful. Answered. Taiwan's most prominent geographical feature is the Chungyang Shanmo (Central Mountain Range). This mountain range stretches 167 miles of the island's length and was formed by ancient tectonic movement, and, to a lesser extent, volcanic activity.More than 200 of the island's peaks are at least 9,843 feet tall. The tallest peak in Taiwan, Yu Shan (Jade Mountain), is 12,959 feet.he island of Taiwan is considered seismologically unstable. Taiwan is located on two plates that grind together (the Eurasian Plate is moving under the Philippine Plate at a rate of approximately 3 inches per year). This grinding of plates builds up tremendous pressure that sometimes results in damaging earthquakes. A country has been voted into the club by other countries. Somewhat. Since China claims Taiwan as its provoince, the international community does not want to contradict China on this matter. Thus, Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations.Plus, only 25 countries (as of early 2007) recognize Taiwan as an independent country and they recognize it as the only China. country has been voted into the club by other countries. Somewhat. Since China claims Taiwan as its provoince, the international community does not want to contradict China on this matter. Thus, Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations. The continent that is closest to Japan would be the continent of  Asia. Japan is actually part of the Asian continent. The next  closest continent would be the Australian co … ntinent, or the  continent of Oceania.4 Jays.he continent that is closest to Japan would be the continent of  Asia. Japan is actually part of the Asian continent. The next  closest continent would be the Australian co … ntinent, or the  continent of Oceania. 4 Jays. Mainland China's position on Taiwan is that there is only one China and that Taiwan is part of China; the People's Republic of China is awaiting reunification of the island and mainland. However, Taiwan claims independence as a distinct State.We will now determine which is the case. country has been voted into the club by other countries. Somewhat. Since China claims Taiwan as its provoince, the international community does not want to contradict China on this matter. Thus, Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations. Japan is an archipelago consisting of four major islands on the Eastern edge of Asia. Its closest neighboring country is Russia.he continent that is closest to Japan would be the continent of  Asia. Japan is actually part of the Asian continent. The next  closest continent would be the Australian co … ntinent, or the  continent of Oceania. 4 Jays.
China