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Taiwan ROC political division map Lienchiang County
Lienchiang County in the Republic of China

The Matsu Islands (simplified Chinese: 马祖列岛; traditional Chinese: 馬祖列島; pinyin: Mǎzǔ Lièdǎo) are a small group of islands located in the Taiwan Strait. This strait is a narrow stretch of ocean that separates Taiwan from mainland China. There are 19 islands in total that make up the Matsu Islands.

These islands are governed as a county called Lienchiang County (Chinese: 連江縣; pinyin: Liánjiāng Xiàn). This county is part of the Republic of China (Taiwan). It is the smallest county in the Republic of China. The Matsu Islands are known for their beautiful coastal scenery and unique culture.

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  • Fujian quan tu LOC 96685903

    Map of the historical Fujian Province including the Matsu Islands (1864)

  • Nationalist China - administrative divisons. LOC 2007633622

    MA-TSU LIEH-TAO (Matsu Islands) including: TUNG-YIN LIEH-TAO (Dongyin), Lang Tao (Liang Island), Ch'ang-hsü Shan (Beigan), Ma-tsu Shan (Nangan), PAI-CH'ÜAN LIEH-TAO (Juguang) "The Nationalist-held islands off the Chinese mainland are nominally a part of Fukien Province, but are presently under military administration." (1962)

  • Commemorative NT$10 Coin in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession

    Matsu Islands in the upper left of the map on the obverse of the commemorative NT$10 coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession

  • Dapu Village, Dongju, Matsu, Taiwan

    Dongju Island

  • Magang Mazu Temple, Nangan, Matsu, Taiwan

    Matsu Nangan Tianhou Temple

  • Vegetable Farming Park, Nangan, Matsu, Taiwan

    Vegetable farming park in Nangan Township

  • 協和發電廠珠山分廠

    Zhushan Power Plant

  • Beihai Tunnel, Nangan, Matsu, Taiwan

    Beihai Tunnel in Nangan Township

  • Tungyin Tao Lighthouse

    Dongyong Lighthouse

  • Nangan Airport, Nangan, Matsu, Taiwan

    Matsu Nangan Airport

  • Fuao Harbor, Nangan, Matsu, Taiwan

    Fuao Harbor

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Islas Matsu para niños

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