A Brief Guide to Taiwan(國情概要)
1, Territory
Taiwan, the island measured about 394 kilometers long and 144 kilometers wide, is widely used to refer to the lands dominated by the Republic of China(ROC). In addition to the island of Taiwan , the Penghu in the island in the Pacific off eastern Taiwan, and Kinmen and Matsu islands off the coast of Fujian on Mainland China are also the parts of Taiwan
2,Terrain
Taiwan covers an area of approximately 36,000 square kilometers. Two-thirds of the total area is covered by mountains because of the continuous tectonic movements and thus make Taiwan geographically unique. As to the rest of the area, it consists of a variety of terrain, including plains, sandbars, hills, plateaus and basins. As a result, the country is home to abundant animals and plant life. there are about animals and plant life. there are about 18,400 species of wildlife on the island, with more than 20% being rare or endangered species. besides, Taiwan is the temporary shelter or large number of migratory birds from around the world as a result from the formation mud flats and mangroves along the cost.
3,Population
Taiwan has a population of 23 millions. The larger part of the country’s inhabitants is the descendants of immigrants from the various provinces of the mainland China, but in particular from the southeastern coastal provinces:Fujian and Guangdong. These people can be divided into Minnan and Hakka. The aboriginal inhabitants are into 14 tribes which only take up a small portion of population compared to immigrants from China. To date, the differences between people from different places can merely be seen for the different ethnic groups have fairly well integrated.
4,Climate
Taiwan enjoys warm weather all year round; the annual average temperature is comfortable 22 degree Celsius. Weather conditions fluctuate during spring and winter, while in summer and autumns the weather is relatively stable. Yet, typhoons sometimes approach or hit the country during summer time.
5,Religion
Taiwan is highly diversified in terms of religious belief, with the practice of Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, Mormonism, the Unification Church, Islam, and Hinduism. For the most part , the traditional religions practiced in Taiwan are Buddhism, Taoism, and folk religions; except for small number of purely Buddhist temples , however , most of the island’s traditional places of worship combine all three traditions.
6,Feature
To preserve Taiwan’s natural ecological environment and cultural sites, the government has established 8 national parks and 13 national scenic areas. there are plenty of ways strongly recommended to appreciate the scenic spots while visiting ;for instance, trekking in the magnificence of the cliffs at Taroko Gorge; taking a ride on the Alishan Forest Railway and experiencing the breathtaking sunrise and sea of clouds; hiking up to the summit of Northeast Asia’s highest peak, Yu Mountain. You can also soak up the sun in Kenting; stand at the edge of Sun Moon Lake; wander through the East Rift Valley; or visit the offshore islands of Kinmen and Penghu.
1, Territory
Taiwan, the island measured about 394 kilometers long and 144 kilometers wide, is widely used to refer to the lands dominated by the Republic of China(ROC). In addition to the island of Taiwan , the Penghu in the island in the Pacific off eastern Taiwan, and Kinmen and Matsu islands off the coast of Fujian on Mainland China are also the parts of Taiwan
2,Terrain
Taiwan covers an area of approximately 36,000 square kilometers. Two-thirds of the total area is covered by mountains because of the continuous tectonic movements and thus make Taiwan geographically unique. As to the rest of the area, it consists of a variety of terrain, including plains, sandbars, hills, plateaus and basins. As a result, the country is home to abundant animals and plant life. there are about animals and plant life. there are about 18,400 species of wildlife on the island, with more than 20% being rare or endangered species. besides, Taiwan is the temporary shelter or large number of migratory birds from around the world as a result from the formation mud flats and mangroves along the cost.
3,Population
Taiwan has a population of 23 millions. The larger part of the country’s inhabitants is the descendants of immigrants from the various provinces of the mainland China, but in particular from the southeastern coastal provinces:Fujian and Guangdong. These people can be divided into Minnan and Hakka. The aboriginal inhabitants are into 14 tribes which only take up a small portion of population compared to immigrants from China. To date, the differences between people from different places can merely be seen for the different ethnic groups have fairly well integrated.
4,Climate
Taiwan enjoys warm weather all year round; the annual average temperature is comfortable 22 degree Celsius. Weather conditions fluctuate during spring and winter, while in summer and autumns the weather is relatively stable. Yet, typhoons sometimes approach or hit the country during summer time.
5,Religion
Taiwan is highly diversified in terms of religious belief, with the practice of Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, Mormonism, the Unification Church, Islam, and Hinduism. For the most part , the traditional religions practiced in Taiwan are Buddhism, Taoism, and folk religions; except for small number of purely Buddhist temples , however , most of the island’s traditional places of worship combine all three traditions.
6,Feature
To preserve Taiwan’s natural ecological environment and cultural sites, the government has established 8 national parks and 13 national scenic areas. there are plenty of ways strongly recommended to appreciate the scenic spots while visiting ;for instance, trekking in the magnificence of the cliffs at Taroko Gorge; taking a ride on the Alishan Forest Railway and experiencing the breathtaking sunrise and sea of clouds; hiking up to the summit of Northeast Asia’s highest peak, Yu Mountain. You can also soak up the sun in Kenting; stand at the edge of Sun Moon Lake; wander through the East Rift Valley; or visit the offshore islands of Kinmen and Penghu.
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