| TAIWAN -
Taipei (Capital of the Taiwan) Taiwan is the
largest island in China, separated from the mainland by the Taiwan
Strait. One of its coastlines faces the Fujian Province, while the
eastern coastline faces the Pacific Ocean. Taiwan and its surrounding
islands make up a total area of 36,000 square kilometers. It has a
population of 22.5 million. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, located
on the northern tip of the province, with the Tanshui River flowing
west-south through the city. Taipei is an important commercial,
industrial, and international city. The Taipei Taoyuan Airport hosts
more than 30 airlines, with direct flights to all major international
destinations, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, Hong
Kong, and countries in South Asia and Europe. Its pillar industries
include electronics, technology, mechanics, metallurgy, chemical and
textile products, etc.
Rich in mineral resources and agriculture
production Taiwan's temperatures average
between 20 and 25C. Rice, sugar canes, tea, and fruits are some of the
main agriculture products. Chilung, Su'O, and Kaohsiung are famous
fishing harbors. Taiwan is also rich in mineral resources, with large
reserves of gold, silver, copper, petroleum nature gas, coal, and
sulphur.
Other major cities in Taiwan
The city of Chilung is located at the northern part of Taiwan, an
important sea transportation and fishing harbor only some 50
kilometers away from Taipei. The city of Kaohsiung is located in the
southern part of Taiwan, an important industrial processing and
fishing harbor, which sees to the exporting and importing of goods in
and out of Taiwan. The city also has an international airport which
connects flights to Taipei, Taichung, Hong Kong, and Macao. The city
of Taichung and the city of Hsinchu are two commercial centers located
in the central part of Taiwan. Both are stops along the Taipei-Kaohsiung
railway, which serves as the route for hundreds of thousands of
travelers.
Tourism resources Some
of Taiwan's most revered and traveled tourist sites include Sun-Moon
Lake, Jade Mountain, A-Lishan, Yangmingshan, Hualian's Hot Springs,
Wulai, and the Pingdong Hunting Park. |
