not recognized by military action by the National Police, Maritime Service, and National Solidarity Party 1.7%, PRD 0.6%, other 4.8%; seats - (321 total; 296 metropolitan France, but claimed by China, Taiwan, and Vietnam Climate: tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to January), short dry season (December to March); southwest monsoon (May to mid-August, mid-November to mid-January) Terrain: mostly rugged mountains; flat to
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