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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 103. Chapters: Conflicts in 1912, States and territories disestablished in 1912, States and territories established in 1912, Qing Dynasty, Albania, Republic of China, New Mexico, Chahar Province, Arizona, Albanian Revolt of 1912, Tibet, Beiyang Government, Italo-Turkish War, Contestado War, Battle of Kumanovo, French protectorate of Morocco, Albanian Declaration of Independence, Bai Lang Rebellion, List of state leaders in 1912, Spanish Protectorate of Morocco, Battle of Beirut, Royalist attack on Chaves, German Imperial War Council of 8 December 1912, Battle of Kardzhali, United States occupation of Nicaragua, Alaska Territory, Palace Revolt of 1912, Battle of Merhamli, Battle of Sarantaporo, List of sovereign states in 1912, Himara revolt of 1912, Naval Battle of Elli, Battle of Rhodes, Italian North Africa, Battle of Prilep, Battle of Monastir, Provisional Government of the Republic of China, Battle of Lule-Burgas, Battle of Pente Pigadia, Battle of Kirk Kilisse, Provisional Government of Albania, Naval Battle of Kaliakra, First Battle of Catalca, Battle of Yenidje, Battle of Sorovich, Kholm Governorate, Capture of Korytsa, Teriberskaya Volost, Battle of Kunfuda Bay, Lodge Corollary, Second Franco-Moroccan War, List of colonial governors in 1912. Excerpt: The Republic of China (ROC), commonly known as Taiwan, is a state located in East Asia. The Republic of China governs the island of Taiwan, which forms 99.4% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor islands. It is the oldest surviving republic in East Asia. Neighboring states include the People's Republic of China, 160 km (99 mi) to the west, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. Its capital city is Taipei. Prior to taking over Taiwan from the Empire of Japan at the end of World War II in 1945, then losing the Chinese Civi...