TAIWAN INFO

Date Modified: 01.16.2007
Content: Taiwan - Country Information and Links
Source: lonelyplanet.com

Taiwan is a modern industrialised megalopolis clinging to the fringes of an ancient culture; a string of teeming cities at the feet of a glorious mountain range. It has traditional noodles from a 7-Eleven, aboriginal tribes in mini-skirts and a day of temple rituals followed by waterslide rides.

If you step outside chaotic Taipei you'll discover why Taiwan is known as Ilha Formosa, 'the beautiful island'. Mountain peaks puncture a sea of clouds, slick black volcanic rock wraps the coastlines and waterfalls shroud themselves in mist. Taiwan is a computer-generated Chinese watercolour.

It is precisely Taiwan's history with China that has caused the most friction and heartache for the Taiwanese. The continuing tug-of-war between the People's Republic of China on the mainland and the Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan is often prone to seem like a civil war - albeit one that has not, as yet, developed into an all-out brawl. Mainland China insists on the truth of 'one China' while Taiwan has managed the impossible tightrope act of agreeing, in principle, to one China but acting, in practice, like an independent republic.

Full country name: Republic of China
Area: 35,563 sq km
Population: 22.5 million
People: Taiwanese (84%), Aboriginal (2%), Chinese(14%)
Language: Mandarin
Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism
Government: multiparty democracy
Head of State: President Chen Shui-bian
GDP: US$247 billion
GDP per capita: US$16,100
Annual Growth: 4.8%
Inflation: 3.1%
Major Industries: Machinery, electrical equipment, electronic/computer goods, textiles, iron and steel
Major Trading Partners: USA, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north_east_asia/taiwan/

TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD INFORMATION

CIA - The World Factbook -- Taiwan
Broad overview of Taiwan's people, geography, government, economy, communications, transport, military, and international issues.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/tw.html

The Republic of China Yearbook 2003
By Government Information Office, Taiwan.
http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/5-gp/yearbook

Information on Taiwan
A collection of Taiwan-related Internet resources. By American Institute in Taiwan.
http://www.ait.org.tw/en/

Introduction of ROC
Introduces history, governments, and political parties in Taiwan. By the Office of the President of the Republic of China.
http://www.president.gov.tw/1_roc_intro/e_layer2.html

Asianart.com
The on-line journal for the study and exhibition of the arts of Asia. Includes Asian arts associations, articles, exhibitions, and galleries.
http://www.asianart.com

Ministry of Education, Taiwan
Education department of the government of Taiwan, English version. Education system, information, statistics, regulations, publications.
http://140.111.1.22/english

Performance Workshop
Taiwan-based theater group. Led by Artistic Director Stan Lai. This is the English version of the site.
http://www.pwshop.com/html/content8.html

Government Information Office
Information about Taiwan, announcements, periodicals, and publications.
http://www.gio.gov.tw

Government Information Office, R.O.C.
For overseas readers, includes information about Taiwan and links to GIO's around the world.
http://www.roc-taiwan.org

National Health Research Institutes
The research institute for the Department of Health, Taiwan.
http://www.nhri.org.tw/index/eindex.php3

Central News Agency
News headlines from the official news agency of Taiwan.
http://www.cna.com.tw

eTaiwanNews.com
Daily Taiwanese, world, and business news as well as editorials, forums, and weekly focus.
http://www.etaiwannews.com

Travel in Taiwan
A monthly magazine covering aspects of interest to travellers. By Vision International Publishing Co.
http://www.sinica.edu.tw/tit

Taiwan
Tourist information with guide to news, events, attractions, maps, recreation, accommodations, food, transportation and shopping.
http://taiwan.net.tw

Central Weather Bureau
Daily and weekly weather forecast with satellite images and data archive since 1996.
http://www.cwb.gov.tw

Yahoo Weather - Taiwan
Current day weather and 5 day forecasts for several locations.
http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/TWXX.html

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