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(Chunghua MinKuo). State of Southeast Asia (36,188 km²). Capital: T’aipei. Administrative division: shih municipality (7), hsien counties (16), counties in territories outside Taiwan (2). Population: 22,958,360 (2008 estimate). Language: Chinese. Religion: Buddhists 22.8%, Taoists 18.1%, Protestants 2%, Catholics 1.4%, Confucians 0.7%, Muslims 0.2%, Shintoists 0.1%, Baha’is 0.1%, non-religious / atheists 47.7%, other religions 6.9%. Currency unit: New Taiwan dollar (100 cents). Borders: Pacific Ocean. Member of: APEC and WTO. According to COUNTRYAAH, Taiwan* is a nation in Eastern Asia, the capital city of which is Taipei. The latest population of Taiwan is 23,816,786. ACEINLAND: Lists and descriptions of main religions and beliefs in Taiwan, including religion demographics and statistics on Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc.
GEOGRAPHY
The island of Taiwan, located at the southern end of the gigantic insular festoon that branches off to the N of the Kamčatka peninsula, interposing itself between the Pacific Ocean and the “inland” seas that border much of East Asia, has an almost oval shape, oriented from NNE to SSW; presents a mountainous nature, witness of a recent geological past, characterized by the youth of the reliefs, the presence of extensive volcanic soils and high seismicity. Basically the geological structure of the island, which rests on the southeastern edge of the Chinese continental shelf, is closely connected to that of the mainland of which it represents the outcropping section of Cenozoic marginal folds overlying a Paleozoic nucleus, in several places highlighted by erosion. From the morphological point of view, a mountainous belt of crystalline rocks can be distinguished at the E, partly covered by sedimentary layers, which reaches its maximum height in Mount Yu Shan (3997 m); the relief instead slopes gently in the western section of the island until it gives way to a vast coastal plain, alluvial, made up of clays, sands and gravels of recent fill that descend to the shallow waters of the Strait of Formosa. On the eastern side, on the other hand, the mountains overlook the ocean, plunging steeply into the depths of the Pacific, sometimes with gigantic escarpments that give way to narrow coastal plains. § The hydrographic system is not very developed and the rivers generally have a short course and an irregular regime. Among the main ones are the Tamsui (Tanshui), which flows into the northern coast, and the Tachia, which descends to the Strait of Formosa along the western plain. § Crossed by Tropic of Cancer, subjected to the influence of the warm Curoscivo current that laps its eastern coasts, Taiwan has a hot humid climate which however shows significant regional variations, due among other things to the monsoon regime and the presence of the mountainous barrier, which in turn hinders the influences of the monsoons on both sides, as well as of course mitigating thermal excesses. While in the southern section, subject to the SW summer monsoon, there is a wet summer season and a dry winter season, in the northern section this variation is much less marked and the rainfall is mainly determined by the NE winter monsoon. Except for a sheltered western belt which has less than 1500 mm of rainfall per year, the island receives an average of 2000-2500 mm of rain per year, with maximums (over 3000) on the southern mountainous slopes. Temperatures vary somewhat on both sides; in the external one, which is more humid, there are average values ​​of 22-27 ºC, in the internal one it goes from 15 ºC in January to 28 ºC in July. On the reliefs there are much lower values, especially in winter (10 ºC). Typical cyclonic manifestations of Taiwan are typhoons that hit the island from the SE; they are predominant in the summer period and are always ruinous, accompanied by furious storms.

Top 5 Densely Populated Countries with More Than 10 Million Inhabitants

The above top 10 of densely populated countries is full of very small countries with relatively few inhabitants. But what about the larger countries, with more than 10 million inhabitants? Check computerannals for list of most populated countries in the world. There are also countries in these countries in which people live very close to each other,… Read More »

Taiwan Road Network

Taiwan’s road network is classified into four tiers: 1: National Highways: 1 – 10 2: Provincial Highways: 1 – 28, 61 – 88 3: County Routes: 101 – 205 4: Township Routes According to wholevehicles, Taiwan’s road network is quite dense in the western coastal strip from Taipei to Kaohsiung, where most major cities are… Read More »

Taiwan Culture of Business

Subchapters: Introduction Addressing Business Meeting Communication Recommendations Public Holidays Introduction Taiwanese people have an enterprising approach to life, their generally accepted credo being “work hard and save hard.” In business culture, “face” is important, which is something like reputation, and gifts and expressions of willingness are earned, the essence of which is generosity. Visit Animalerts for… Read More »

Taiwan Basic Information

Basic data Capital Taipei Population 2.60 Language Standard Chinese, Taiwanese, Hakka, Aboriginal languages Religion Buddhism (35%), Taoism (33%), Christianity (3%) State system A semi-presidential republic Head of State Tsai Ing-wen Head of government Su Tseng-chang Currency name New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) Travel Time shift +7 hours (in summer +6 hours) Economy 2021 Nominal GDP (billion… Read More »

Taiwan Economic Conditions

Already under the Japanese occupation the western side of the territory had undergone a profound transformation, in order to extend irrigation works, to favor the cultivation of rice and sugar cane, to enhance hydroelectric production and to improve connections. The nationalist government then embarked on an intense process of agricultural and industrial development, encouraged by… Read More »

Taiwan Travel Facts

Taiwan is an island country about 160 kilometers off the southeast coast of mainland China in the Pacific Ocean. Neighboring countries include Korea and Japan to the north, China to the west and the Philippines to the south. Located in a seismically active area, the island is an exciting and popular travel destination in Asia.… Read More »

Geography of Taiwan

General information about Taiwan The official name is the Republic of China (in China it is called Taiwan Province). Located in East Asia at the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer between Japan in the north and the Philippines in the south. It is separated from China by the Taiwan Strait, 130–220 km wide. Area… Read More »

IELTS Test Centers in Taiwan

IELTS Testing Centres in Taiwan In total, there are 35 test locations in Taiwan that offer IELTS exams. You can select the one which is closer to you. There are two types of test format available for IELTS exams: paper-based or computer-delivered. For both formats, the Speaking Section is done with a real IELTS examiner… Read More »

GRE Test Centers in Taiwan

GRE Testing Locations Decided to take GRE exam? Now it is time to determine where to take the test.  This site provides a full list of GRE testing centers in Taiwan, among which, you can choose one that is nearest to you. Good news is that the following GRE test locations in Taiwan offer both GRE… Read More »

SAT Test Centers and Dates in Taiwan

According to the College Board, there are 10 test centers for SAT and SAT Subject Tests in Taiwan. Please note that before you register either of the SAT exams, you should choose your test date and test location. Each testing location is affiliated with an educational institution, such as high school, community college, or university.… Read More »

GMAT Test Centers in Taiwan

GMAT Testing Locations We have found 2 GMAT test centres in Taiwan. For specific test dates of 2019, please refer to the end of this page. #1. Pearson Professional Centers-Taipei, Taiwan 11070 Taipei City Hsin-Yi District No 163, Sec. 1 Keelung Road, 12F Room 3, Union Century Building Pearson VUE Taiwan, China Phone: +886 2 2756… Read More »

MCAT Test Centers in Taiwan

According to AAMC (the MCAT test maker), there are 1 MCAT test centers in Taiwan. Most testing centers are located inside a college or university. You can select a testing location that is nearest to you. Please note that you are able to choose a test center when registering for the MCAT. TAIPEI, TAIWAN #1… Read More »

TOEFL Test Centers in Taiwan

The TOEFL iBT test is offered in this location. The list below shows testing regions, fees and dates as of February 15, 2019, but availability may change when you register. Fees are shown in US$ and are subject to change without notice. To find the most up-to-date list of available test centers (including addresses), dates and times, click the button… Read More »