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 Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County is the largest body of water in Taiwan. Image: Justin Hwang |
 Location map of Taiwan Taiwan is located north of the Philippines and the South China Sea, about 180 km off the southeastern coast of China, separated from the mainland by the Taiwan Strait. The island shares maritime borders with China, Japan, and the Philippines. With an area of 36,188 km² Taiwan is slightly larger than Belgium or slightly smaller than the U.S. states of Maryland and Delaware combined. The ROC has a population of 23.5 million (in 2015), making it one of the most populated countries in the world; capital city is Taipei, largest city is New Taipei City or Xinbei, an urban agglomeration with 4 million people that surrounds the capital. |
Republic of China on Taiwan | 中华民国 | T'ai-wan |
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Background: In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan, however it reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the native population within its governing structure. Throughout this period, the island has prospered to become one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issue continues to be the relationship between Taiwan and China and the question of eventual reunification. According to U.S. State Department, the United States and Taiwan enjoy a robust unofficial relationship. The 1979 U.S.-P.R.C. Joint Communique switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. The United States does not support Taiwan independence, but 'the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act provides the legal basis for the unofficial relationship between the United States and Taiwan, and enshrines the U.S. commitment to assist Taiwan in maintaining its defensive capability'. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook and others) |
Official Name: T'ai-wan formally: Republic of China traditional Chinese: 臺灣 or 台灣; simplified Chinese: 台湾; Pinyin: Táiwan int'l short form: Taiwan abbreviation: ROC historically known as: Formosa ISO Country Code: tw, twn Actual Time: Wed-May-12 21:50 Local Time = UTC +8h Country Calling Code: +886 Capital City: Taipei (pop. 2.6 million) Other Cities: Kaohsiung (pop. 1.5 million). Government: Type: Multi-party democracy. Constitution: 25 December 1946; last amended 2000. Geography: Location: Eastern Asia, islands southeastern of the coast of China. Area: 36,188 km² (13,972 sq. mi.) Terrain: Largely mountainous. Climate: Maritime subtropical. People: Nationality: Taiwan Population: 23.5 million (2015) Taiwan is the second most densely populated area in the world. Ethnic groups: Taiwanese (including Hakka) 84%, mainland Chinese 14%, aborigine 2%. Religions: mixture of Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist 93%, Christian 4.5%. Languages: Putonghua (Mandarin Chinese, official), Holo Taiwanese, Hakka (spoken by the Hakka minority group), other indigenous languages (Formosan). Literacy: 96 %. Natural resources: Small deposits of coal, natural gas, limestone, marble, and asbestos. Agriculture products: Rice, corn, vegetables, fruit, tea; pigs, poultry, beef, milk, fish. Industries: Electronics, petroleum refining, chemicals, textiles, iron and steel, machinery, cement, food processing. Exports - commodities: semiconductors, petrochemicals, automobile/auto parts, ships, wireless communication equipment, flat display displays, steel, electronics, plastics, computers Exports partners: China 27.1%, Hong Kong 13.2%, USA 10.3%, Japan 6.4%, Singapore 4.4% (2012 est.) Imports - commodities: oil/petroleum, semiconductors, natural gas, coal, steel, computers, wireless communication equipment, automobiles, fine chemicals, textiles Imports partners: Japan 17.6%, China 16.1%, USA 9.5% (2012 est.) (Source: ROC Bureau of Foreign Trade -- Trade Statistics and CIA World Fact Book) Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) |
 Taiwan Presidential Office Building in Taipei, seen from Ketagalan Boulevard. The building houses the Office of the President of Taiwan. Image: Uwe Aranas Official Sites of TaiwanNote: External links will open in a new browser window.Government Information Office Official website of the Republic of China with comprehensive Taiwan facts and figures. Office of the President, Republic of China ROC President Office Home Page. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official Web Site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic Missions: Information Division Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York. ROC Embassies and Missions Abroad Maps Map of TaiwanDetailed Map of Taiwan.  Google
Earth TaiwanSearchable map/satellite view of Taiwan. Google
Earth TaipeiSearchable map/satellite view of Taiwan's capital city. Administrative
Map of ChinaPolitical Map of mainland China's Administrative Divisions. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaPolitical Map of Asia. Weather Central Weather Bureau Taiwan Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau Web Site. |
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| Taiwan News The media environment in Taiwan is among the freest in Asia. Laws which prohibit the promotion of independence from China or communism are not generally enforced. According to RSF, the main threat to media freedom comes from China, which has been exerting growing economic and political pressure on the Taiwanese media. Central News Agency CNA - Taiwan's national news Agency. China Post Daily English-language newspaper. China Times National news (in Chinese) The Taipei Times National and international news. Taiwan News The Voice of the People. TV China Television Company, Ltd Commercial advertising and broadcasting services. CtiTV Commercial TV broadcasts from Taiwan. Taiwan Public Television Service Online Non-profit terrestrial broadcaster echoing the island's staggering diversity (partly in English). |
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Arts & CultureCouncil for Cultural Affairs official site of Taiwan culture affairs. Cyberstage Performing arts groups in Taiwan. Kao-Hsiung Museum of Fine Arts Southern Taiwan museum for fine arts. TaipeiEYE Traditional Chinese Performing Arts in Taiwan. A Survey of the Art Scene in Taiwan A Review on the The Taiwan Art Scene by Roger McClanahan. National Palace Museum NPM in Taipei presents the foremost collections of Chinese art and objects in the world. |
 The Taipei Folk Dance Troupe © gio.gov.tw |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of China (Taiwan) In 1923, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, National Father of the Republic of China, promoted the establishment of the Central Bank of China (the Bank) with the primary goal of financing national developments. Taiwan Stock Exchange TWSE Official website of Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation. Board of Foreign Trade, MOEA An agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. China External Trade Development Council (CETRA) [email protected] - a gateway to trade with Taiwan. Taiwan International Tradeshows A guide to Taiwan's tradeshows. __Transportation Airlines China Airlines China Airlines is Taiwan's largest air carrier. Operating one of the youngest fleet in the world, their 66 advanced aircraft flying to 60 destinations of 23 countries in 4 continent. EVA Air EVA Air is part of the Evergreen Marine Corporation, EVA Air serves more than 40 destinations in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. FAT Far Eastern Air Transport is the first private air transport company completely run by Taiwan people. Mandarin Airlines Operates on domestic and international routes. UNI Air Result of the merging of Great China Airlines and Taiwan Airways. (in Chinese) Airports Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport By far Taiwan's most busiest international airport. Rail Taiwan Railway Official site of Taiwan's Railway. |
 Mount Jade © gio.gov.tw  Wanta Reservoir at Wushe in Nantou County, called the Jade Lake © gio.gov.tw |
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 Coast near Sioulin township, Hualien county, Taiwan. Image: Kovis Lo Destination Taiwan - Travel and Tour GuidesTravel and Tour Consumer Information Taiwan Tourism Information by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Tourism Bureau Taiwan About Taiwan, a country guide from the Government Information Office.(Nur PDF Datein gefunden) Taipei Tourism Office Taiwan information in German. Culture Taiwan Taiwan's cultural event calender. The National Scenic Areas in Taiwan Information about the national scenic areas in Taiwan, from South up North: Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area About Dapeng Bay situated in the southwest coast. Maolin National Scenic Area About Maolin, situated in southeast Kaohsiung County. Southwest Coast More about Taiwan's Southwest Coast, the coastline along the three counties of Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan. East Rift Valley Scenic East Rift Valley situated at Hualien and Taitung counties. Alishan National Scenic Area A travel and tourism guide to Alishan, one of Taiwan's National Parks. East Coast National Scenic Area About the east coast of Taiwan between Hualien and Taitung. Sun Moon Lake Scenic Sun Moon Lake where water and sand meet. Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area Information about the three scenic areas: Lion's Head Mountain, Lishan, and Baguashan, in northern and central Taiwan. Northeast Coast More about Taiwan's NE coast. North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area More about Taiwan's North Coast Scenic Area. Taiwan Panorama A Window on Taiwan, online magazine. Travel in Taiwan Taiwan's Travel Magazine. City Guides Taipei Official site of the Municipality of Taipei. Kaohsiung Official site of Kaohsiung City Government. The Handy Guide for Foreigners in Taiwan The latest edition of “The Handy Guide for Foreigners in Taiwan” is now out in both Chinese and English! Free downloads are available.  Taipei City with Taipei 101, the supertall skyscraper in Xinyi District is the most famous landmark in Taiwan's capital. Image: Thomas Tucker |
 Alishan, a national scenic area in Taiwan © ali.org.tw |
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EducationNational Taiwan University The predecessor of National Taiwan University was Taihoku (Taipei) Imperial University, founded by the Japanese in 1928. |
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 Forest in Taiwan Province. Image: tsaiga Environment & NatureEnvironmental Protection Administration - EPA The EPA was founded with the mission of protecting and improving the environment. Taiwan Forestry Research Institute The Official website provides information about the work and the function of the research institute. Nature Conservation Taiwan Government agency for nature conservation in Taiwan. Environmental issues facing Taiwan Article analyzes the main environmental challenges Taiwan is facing. |
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HistoryChina-Taiwan Relations It's complicated, article about the historical relations between China and Taiwan. Formosa: 19th Century Images Woodcuts, sketches and etchings concerning Taiwan. New Taiwan, Ilha Formosa With information on Taiwan's History. Taiwan's 400 years of history A virtual walk through the history of Taiwan. Taiwan Timeline 1945 - 2002 by BBC. Chinese DynastiesTimeline of Chinese Imperial and Modern Dynasties. |
 Chaotien Temple at Peikang © GIO - Photo: Larry Hsieh |
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Issues TaiwanGuardian Unlimited: Taiwan and China The UK newspaper's articles regarding the Taiwan/China relations. Taiwan Documents Project Taiwan Documents Project was established in 1999 to provide researchers and other interested persons a comprehensive source of primary material relating to the dispute over Taiwan. Taiwan Security Research Designed to provide an unbiased, reliable English-language source of up-to-date information relating to Taiwan's security situation. |
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SearchYamWeb NavigatorThe Taiwan index. Sources and additional Information on TaiwanAmnesty International: Taiwan BBC Country Profile: Taiwan globalEDGE: Taiwan The Heritage Foundation: Taiwan Human Rights Watch: Taiwan OEC: Taiwan Reporters Without Borders: Taiwan Wikipedia: Taiwan The World Factbook -- Taiwan |
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