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Destination Taiwan, this page is about many aspects of the Republic of China.
Here you will find comprehensive information about Taiwan in its diversity: geography,
economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history. |  Mount Jade © gio.gov.tw | |
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Republic of China on Taiwan | 中华民国 | T'ai-wan |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Taiwan 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. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: China, Japan, Philippines, USA |
 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 Actual Time: Sun-Nov-8 03:46 Local Time = UTC +8h 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: 35 967 sq. km. (13 887 sq. mi.). Terrain: Largely mountainous. Climate: Maritime subtropical. People: Nationality: Taiwan Population: 22.6 million. 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 partners: China 19.5%, Hong Kong 17.1%, USA 15.3%, Japan 7.7%, Singapore 3.6%, South Korea 3.0% Imports partners: Japan 25.9%, USA 12.8%, China 9.9%, South Korea 6.9%, Germany 3.4%, Saudi Arabia 3.3% (2004) (Source: ROC Bureau of Foreign Trade -- Trade Statistics) Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of TaiwanOffice of the President, Republic of ChinaROC President Office Home Page. Taiwan e-Government E-Government entry point of Taiwan (in Chinese) Taiwan e-Government The English version of Taiwan's E-Government entry point. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official Web Site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Government Information Office The Government Information Office site with comprehensive Taiwan facts and figures. Information Division Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York. Maps Political Map of Taiwan Political Map of Taiwan.  Google
Earth TaiwanZoomable satellite view of Taiwan. Google
Earth TaipeiZoomable 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. 
Wanta Reservoir at Wushe in Nantou County, called the Jade Lake © gio.gov.tw |
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| Taiwan News Central News Agency CNA - Taiwan's national news Agency. Goverment Information Office Very Official News. China Post Daily English-language newspaper. China Times National news (in Chinese) eTaiwan News.com Taiwan and China related news. The Taipei Times National and international news. Taiwan Headlines Taiwan news. 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 Affairsofficial site of Taiwan culture affairs. Cyberstage Performing arts groups in Taiwan. Kao-Hsiung Museum of Fine Arts Southern Taiwan museum for fine arts. Novel Hall 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 Board of Foreign Trade, MOEA An agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. China External Trade Development Council (CETRA) CETRA@NET - a gateway to trade with Taiwan. National Export Enterprises Association Manufacturers & Traders of Taiwan. __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) TNA Trans Asia 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. |
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Destination Taiwan - Travel and Tour GuidesThe Taiwan Tourism BureauTaiwan Tourism Information by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Taiwan at a Glance About Taiwan, a country guide from the Government Information Office. Taipei Tourism Office Taiwan information in German. 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. Hotels NEW Hotels in Taiwan Find a Hotel in Taiwan. Do's and Don'ts Do's and Don'ts in Taiwan Article about the correct behaviour as a guest. |
 Alishan, a national scenic area in Taiwan © ali.org.tw |
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EducationNational Taiwan UniversityThe predecessor of National Taiwan University was Taihoku (Taipei) Imperial University, founded by the Japanese in 1928. |
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EnvironmentEnvironmental Protection Administration - EPAThe EPA was founded with the mission of protecting and improving the environment. Taiwan Ecological Research Network (TERN) TERN researches to understand long-term ecological phenomena and processes within Taiwan's dominant ecosystems. Taiwan Forestry Research Institute The Official website provides information about the work and the function of the research institute. |
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HistoryChina-Taiwan HistoryPage about the historical tensions 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 TaiwanAmerican Institute for Taiwan-China StrategyA private organization dedicated to the promotion of peaceful relations between the People's Republic of China and Taiwan and the right of Taiwan to self-determination. Guardian Unlimited: Taiwan and China The UK newspaper's articles regarding the Taiwan/China relations.  Her
Name is Taiwan, With DignityTaiwan Background Information. Images of Taiwan A window into our country. 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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SearchGoverment Information OfficeTaiwan-related Links. YamWeb Navigator The Taiwan index. Additional Information on TaiwanBBC News Country Profile: TaiwanGovernments on the WWW: Taiwan Lonely Planet: Taiwan Open Directory: Taiwan Wikipedia: Taiwan The World Factbook -- Taiwan |
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