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Famous for its mountainous regions Taiwan has the highest peak of 3000 meters or more in altitude. The weather is distinct both in north and south. South enjoys the tropical, oceanic climate and north is semi tropical at mountain altitudes with snow. Summer (May to September) and winters (December to February) has moderate climate and never extremes. The average rainfall is about 2515 mm per year. The best time to visit Taiwan is during the months of April, May, October and November.
The Taiwan geography has almost two thirds of rugged mountains and flat to gently rolling plains in the west. The natural resources of the island are gold, coal, copper, natural gas, limestone, marble and asbestos. Earthquakes and typhoons are the major natural hazards on the island. However Taiwan geographically is an eye soothing island.
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