Taiwan Fact Sheet

Taiwan Island is located in the seismically active volcanic seismic belt of the Pacific Rim, at the center of the Western fringes of East Asian Island Arc. It is an island that rose from the collision of the Eurasian and Philippine plates about 10 million years ago. Shaped like a sweet potato, the island has dense mountains distributed in the center of the island. There are 268 mountain peaks that are over 3,000 meters, with Yushan, the highest peak, measuring at an elevation of 3952 meters. Taiwan is the fourth highest island in the world.

Geography

Area: total 35,980 sq km (32,260 sq km land and 3,720 sq km water). The Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu are the three main outlying islands in the Taiwan Strait.

Climate: subtropical, varies from tropical climate in the southwest to a climate in the north and mountain areas, typhoon season between June to August.

Terrain: two thirds of the land in Taiwan is alpine forest. Ninety-five percent of the population is distributed in the western regions of the island. This forms a north-south metropolis connected by several airports a High Speed Rail system, railroads and two freeways. Taipei City, the capital of Taiwan is the political, economic, cultural center, and also a major tourist destination in Asia.

People

Population: 23,614,200

Taipei: 2,642,877

New Taipei City: 4,010,657

Kaoshiung: 2,774,571

Taichung: 2,815,704

Tainan: 1,880,216

Keelung: 397,515

Hsinchu: 564,296

Ethnic Groups:

Han Chinese 97.5% (major groups: Hokkien, Hakka)

Indigenous 2.5% (16 official tribes from the Austronesian belt).

Religions: mix of Buddhist Confucian and Taoism 75%

Christian 5% and other 5%.

Languages: Mandarin

Chinese (official), Taiwanese (minority), Hakka dialects.

Economy (2019)

Per capita GDP:

US$ 25,909

Export: US$ 329 billion

Import: US$ 286 billion

Population below poverty line: 1%

Labor force by occupation: agriculture 8%, industry 35% and service 57%.

Elevation extremes: lowest point; South China Sea 0 m, highest point Yu Shan 3,952 m.

Natural resources: small deposits of coal, natural gas, limestone, marble and asbestos.

Natural hazards: Earthquakes and typhoons. Ports and harbors: Kaohsiung, Taichung, Hualien and Keelung.

Industries: electronics, petroleum refining, armaments, chemicals, textiles, iron and steel, machinery, cement, food processing, vehicles, consumer products and pharmaceuticals. Agriculture products: rice, corn, fruit, vegetables, tea, poultry, beef, milk and fish. Export commodities: computer products and electrical equipment, metal, textiles, plastic and rubber products and chemicals Import commodities: machinery and electrical equipment, minerals and precision instruments.

Source: eng.stat.gov.tw;wikipedia

北台灣 Northern Taiwan

北台灣包括台北市、新北市、 桃園市三個院轄市，及基隆市、 新竹市、新竹縣及宜蘭縣等省 轄縣市。北台灣區域面積僅佔 台灣島的五分之一，但人口卻 超過一千萬，幾佔全國的一半， 乃是台灣社會經濟發展的精華 地區。

台北市為台灣首都，全國的行 政商業文化中心；桃園國際機 場是主要國家門戶，2019年進 出旅客多達5千萬人次；基隆 港是台灣第二大國際商港，並 將逐漸發展為亞洲主要郵輪母 港之一；新竹科學園區是台灣 高科技產業的基地，全球半導 體的製造中心，有亞洲矽谷之 稱。

北台灣也是國際觀光重鎭，台 北市是中西文化融合的城市， 有豐富多元的人文觀光景點及 歴史建築，台北101、台北故宮 博物院、夜市是外國遊客必訪 景點。台北市近郊的陽明山國 家公園、北海岸及東北角海岸 國家風景區、烏來及內洞國家 森林遊樂區等，則是欣賞台灣 山海自然之美的好地方。

For additional information regarding all destinations please consult the Taiwan Tourism Bureau website; https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/

Northern Taiwan includes the three direct municipalities of Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City, including Keelung City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, and Yilan County. Although Northern Taiwan only makes up one-fifth of the island of Taiwan, its current population exceeds 10 million, accounting for almost half of the population of the country. It is the key urban hub for Taiwan's socio-economic development.

Taipei City is the capital of Taiwan and the nation’s administrative, commercial and cultural center; Taoyuan International Airport is the main international gateway, with as many as 50 million inbound and outbound passengers in 2019; Keelung Port is Taiwan’s second largest international commercial port and will gradually develop into a major Asian home port of cruise ships; Hsinchu Science Park is the base of Taiwan's high-tech industry, the global semiconductor manufacturing center, and is known as Asia's Silicon Valley.

Northern Taiwan is also an international tourist attraction. Taipei is a city where Chinese and Western cultures blend. It has rich and diverse cultural tourist attractions and historical buildings. Taipei 101, Taipei Palace Museum and Night Market are must-visit attractions for foreign tourists. Yangmingshan National Park, North Coast and Northeast Coast National Scenic Areas, Wulai and Neidong National Forest Recreation Areas in the suburbs of Taipei are good places to appreciate the natural beauty of Taiwan’s mountains and coastlines.

National Palace Museum

台北 Taipei

從世界最高樓（2004~2010）到國

際級的中華藝術典藏，我們誠摯的邀 請您來到這個充滿著對比的城市。現 代與傳統相互包容外，再結合了無比 活力與親切笑容，臺北定會成為您在 亞洲最美好的回憶。在臺北，您每個 所到之處，多樣的文化特質都充沛鼓 動著。雕龍畫棟的廟宇與現代的街道 完美吻合，還有許多世界級餐廳隨時 提供您最正統的各式中華料理。別忘 了，美味的夜市小吃不僅僅帶給您口 腹的滿足，更是引領您體驗臺灣生活 的理想去處。臺北的相對性也在都市 與自然接壤之間顯現。幾分鐘的車 程，您就能在山林環繞下，浸醞於柔 潤的溫泉中。還有許多親山步道與公 園在城市間穿梭點綴，一日庸碌繁忙 後，陪伴著您沉靜心靈。無論您是短 暫停留或是計畫長期拜訪，臺北所蘊

藏的多樣性絕對會 讓您回味無窮。來臺 北，感受亞洲之美。

Taipei is Taiwan's largest city as well as its economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance. From the world's tallest building (2004~2010) to the biggest collection of Chinese art, Taipei invites you into a world of fascinating contrasts - a mix of the modern and traditional, with a generous dash of energy and friendly smiles to make this one of your most memorable trips to Asia. The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan's capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense - veiled temples dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neon street life of a decidedly more modern era. Taipei has dozens of world - class restaurants where gourmets can sample the best regional Chinese cuisine; and for the gourmand, there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun. The polarities of Taipei are vividly present as well in the joining of the urban and natural. Just a few minutes from the heart of the city you can soak away the cares of the world in mineral - rich hot springs nestled in the lush mountain foothills ringing the Taipei Basin. And throughout the city there are plenty of trails, parks and other oases of tranquility to lift and invigorate your spirits. Whether you're just stopping over en route to another Asian destination, or planning a longer stay, Taipei is a many-faceted treasure that will call you back again and again. Discover the heart of Asia in beautiful Taipei!