Taiwan physical map

Description:
This map shows cities, towns, roads, railroads, rivers, lakes, mountains and landforms in Taiwan.

Taiwan is an island located in East Asia, approximately 180 kilometers off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island has a total area of 35,808 square kilometers and is characterized by diverse topographical features.

The eastern two-thirds of Taiwan is dominated by rugged mountains and steep cliffs. The island's central mountain range, known as Chungyang Range, runs from north to south and includes more than 200 peaks exceeding 3,000 meters in height. The highest point is Yushan (Jade Mountain), reaching 3,952 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in East Asia outside of the Himalayas.

The western third of Taiwan consists of flat or gently rolling plains, where most of the population resides and agricultural activities take place. Several major rivers flow from the central mountains to the western plains, creating fertile alluvial valleys. The island's coastline stretches approximately 1,566 kilometers and features various geological formations, including rocky cliffs on the east coast and sandy beaches on the west.

Taiwan's physical geography also includes numerous hot springs, active geothermal areas, and several small offshore islands. The Penghu archipelago, located in the Taiwan Strait, consists of 90 small islands and islets of volcanic origin.