China is the third largest country in the world. This is a huge state that owns a large number of islands. Many of them do not have a population due to their small size and lack of drinking water. The world's most famous islands in China are Chongming, Hainan and Taiwan.
Brief description of Taiwan
Taiwan was formerly called Formosa. This island is a major tourist and economic center of the country. It is separated from the mainland by 150 km of the Taiwan Strait. The island is washed from the east by the open Pacific Ocean. Its northern shores are washed by the waters of the East China Sea, and from the south the island has an outlet to the Philippine and South China Seas.
Together with the adjacent territories, it is considered a partially recognized state of the Republic of China. Tourists go to Taiwan who appreciate good service, entertainment and beautiful scenery. Many ancient buildings have survived on its territory, so a beach vacation can be successfully combined with educational excursions.
Tropical Hainan
Hainan Island is located in the southern part of China. It is located in the tropics, so the sun shines brightly there almost all year round. The volcanic origin of the island has determined the existence of extinct volcanoes and thermal springs. Hainan is located at the same latitude as Hawaii. Therefore, the island is sometimes referred to as East Hawaii. It is surrounded by the waters of the South China Sea, which is famous for its diversity of inhabitants. The island is distinguished by picturesque nature, tropical flora and fauna, numerous cultural monuments, beautiful beaches and the distinctive culture of the local population.
Chongming Island
The largest sandy island in the world is Chongming. Its location is the mouth of the Yangtze River. This alluvial land area is the third largest island in the state. It is distinguished by a flat landscape, fertile land and beautiful forests. The island is over 1300 years old. It is surrounded by small islands. It takes 1 hour to get from Chongming to Shanghai via a river tunnel.
Small areas of land
The small islands of China have a developed economic system, despite their diminutive size. Macau is a small island 65 km away from Hong Kong. The population of this island is over 420 thousand people.
China is making claims on the Spratly and Paracel Islands. These are disputed areas of land, which the Koreans, Vietnamese and representatives of other states with access to the South China Sea are also striving to seize. In 2005, the list of islands in China was replenished as a result of the demarcation of the Russian-Chinese border. The Republic of China received part of the Bolshoi Island and 2 land plots on the Bolshoi Ussuriisky and Tarabarov islands.
