Kinmen Island, Location, and Map

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Presidential elections are scheduled in Taiwan on 13th January in which Kinmen residents are preparing to vote.

Kinmen Island

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About Kinmen Island

Kinmen Island, alternatively known as Quemoy, is a group of islands governed by Taiwan.

Location:
- In reference to China: At the southeastern coast of the People’s Republic of China, from which they are separated by Xiamen Bay.
  - To the east of Xiamen.
- In reference to Taiwan: On the west from the closest shoreline of the island of Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait.

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