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Kinmen Island

04 Feb,2024 Download Pdf 2 Min Read

Context: Presidential elections are scheduled in Taiwan on 13th January in which Kinmen residents are preparing to vote.

About:

Governance: Kinmen, also known as Quemoy, comprises a cluster of islands under the jurisdiction of Taiwan.

Location in Relation to China:

Geographical Position: Positioned on the southeastern coast of the People’s Republic of China.
Separation: Separated from China by Xiamen Bay.
Relative Location: Situated to the east of Xiamen.

Location in Relation to Taiwan:

Geographical Position: Found to the west from the nearest shoreline of the island of Taiwan.
Geographic Feature: Positioned across the Taiwan Strait from Taiwan.

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