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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Asia > Taiwan
Taiwan. Pop - 23,046,177. Area - 34,507 km2 (13,323 sq miles). Capital - Taipei. Largest City – Taipei. Currency - New Taiwan dollar. Language – Standard Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien. Main Religion – Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Time Zone – GMT + 8 hours. Main Airport – Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE). Climate – Marine tropical. October to December has the most pleasant weather. Voltage guide 110 V. Dialing code 886. Taiwan is largely mountainous island situated off the eastern coast of China. Taiwan is administered by the Republic of China (ROC) and but in practice operates as a separate country. However, this has not hindered its progress in becoming a technological and manufacturing power, even rivaling its larger neighbours Japan and China. Taiwan is split into five regions: Central Taiwan — (includes the Central Mountains, central western coastal area, scenic Sun Moon Lake and Taichung city); Eastern Taiwan — (contains Taiwan's most striking natural scenery, including the famous Taroko Gorge (Tailuge Gorge) and the cities of Hualien and Taitung); Northern Taiwan — (home to the capital, Taipei, and the high-tech hub, Hsinchu); Southern Taiwan — (home to Taiwan's second largest city, Kaohsiung, and oldest city, Tainan); The Outlying Islands — (includes Green Island, Kinmen (Quemoy), Matsu, Orchid Island and Penghu). Many people have a perception of Taiwan as being a land of IT and High Tec factories. This may be the case arounf the Taipei area but the country has spectacular natural scenery and many splendid national parks such as Kenting National Park and Shei-pa National Park.
| Hsinchu (6) , | Kaohsiung (7) , | Kenting (6) , | Taichung (6) , |
| Tainan (7) , | Taipei (12) , | Taitung (6) , | Taoyuan (6) |
Taiwan Hotels and Hotel Reservation – Taipei Hotels, Chung Ho Hotels, Hsinchu Hotels, Hualian Hotels, Kaohsiung Hotels, Keelung Hotels, Taichung Hotels, Taitung Hotels and Taoyuan Hotels.
The Grand Hotel in Taipei, with its traditional palace-style architecture, vermillion pillars, stately archways and brilliantly tiled roof, is not only a magnificent landmark of Taiwan but an emblem of ancient China. Catering to international conferences, diplomatic summits and grandiose weddings, the resort rises 12 stories above the city and is two kilometers from Taipei Fine Art Museum and Shin Lin Night Market. Chiang Kai Shek International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.
One of the Taiwan travel agents, providing Taiwan bus tours and package tours.
Taiwantrade helps global buyers find Taiwan suppliers and Taiwan products. Largest importer and exporter database,information on trade shows and exhibitions, daily trading offers and more.
In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island prospered and became one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China - specifically the question of eventual unification - as well as domestic political and economic reform.
Comprehensive informatin about the ROC government on Taiwan includes announcements,official documents and A/V presentations.
The island of Taiwan offers sunny beaches, richly forested mountains, sleepy countrysides. Temples and monuments of both Chinese and Japanese heritage mix with high-rises in cities that keep going until dawn. Dazzling festivals, luxuriant hotsprings, delectable dining - they all lie in store. Taiwan's diverse topography and culture, and its vibrant commercial environment, make it a choice destination for traveler and business visitor alike.
The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa (from the Portuguese Ilha Formosa, meaning "beautiful island"), is located in East Asia off the coast of mainland China, southwest of the main islands of Japan but directly west of the end of Japan's Ryukyu Islands, and north-northwest of the Philippines. It is bound to the east by the Pacific Ocean, to the south by the South China Sea and the Luzon Strait, to the west by the Taiwan Strait and to the north by the East China Sea.
Taiwan is an island of about 36,000 square kilometers located off the coast of southeastern China, southwest of Okinawa and north of the Philippines. The island is administered by the Republic of China or ROC. Besides its crowded cities and friendly people, Taiwan is also known for steep mountains and lush forests.
Taiwan's English-language online newspaper compiled of headlines from English-language publications, government releases, and articles translated from other languages.
