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China Stamps - 2005-3, Scott 3420 Historic sites of Taiwan province - Mini Sheet - MNH, F-VF - (9342B)

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China Stamps - 2005-3, Scott 3420 Historic sites of Taiwan province - Mini Sheet - MNH, F-VF : Taiwan, also called Yizhou or Liuqiu in ancient times, is China's largest island. It is located on the continental shelf off the southeast coast of China. Facing Fujian Province across the Taiwan Straits, it consists of the Taiwan Island, Penghu Island and some neighboring isles, covering a total area of about 36,000 square kilometers. Taiwan, a beautiful land rich in natural resources, has been an inseparable part of China since ancient times. The history of development of Taiwan can be traced back to the period Three Kingdoms (220 - 280) . It was under the jurisdiction of Fujian Province from the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 - 1279) until 1885, until the 11th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, when it became a province of China. The numerous beautiful historical sites in Taiwan, with their distinctive features, demonstrated a culture and tradition originated from China's mainland , and have witnessed the historical changes in Taiwan.