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These help me earn a small commission at no additional charge to you. Just before flying to Taipei, I decided to Google facts about Taiwan.

The highest mountain in Taiwan is Yu Shan (or Jade Mountain) in Yu Shan National Park.[11]Pirates once used the natural ...
29/09/2021

The highest mountain in Taiwan is Yu Shan (or Jade Mountain) in Yu Shan National Park.[11]
Pirates once used the natural harbors of Taiwan's Penghu Islands as hideout spots while attacking China. Today the islands are one of the world's major sources of coral.[11]
The political, cultural, and economic center of Taiwan, and its largest city, is Taipei, which means "north Taiwan" in Mandarin.[11]
One of the most important and tragic events in Taiwanese history is the "February 28 Incident." On this date in 1947, the KMT-led Republic of China government killed 10,000 civilians during an anti-government uprising. The incident sparked the Taiwan independence movement.[11]
The Formosan black bear is the largest land animal in Taiwan and is a symbol of the country. It is also the only type of bear in Taiwan.[11]
Taiwan has some of the worst air pollution in all of Asia, most likely because it is a small, densely occupied island.[11]
Despite losing its UN seat to China in 1971, and being unable to participate in the UN efforts to combat climate change, Taiwan attempts to combat the problem on its own. Although their CO2 levels fluctuate, Taiwan's overall levels are declining.[11]
Plum Blossom Facts
Throughout Taiwan, images of plum blossoms appear on currency and company logos
The Prunus mei, or plum blossom, is Taiwan's national flower. Because it flowers in the winter, it symbolizes Taiwanese perseverance and courage.[3]
Taiwan has about half a million aborigines or yuan zhu min (YOO-an Ju min), meaning original people. Their ancestors are Austronesian, meaning they arrived from Easter Island, Madagascar, and New Zealand. Consisting of about 2% of the population, they tend to have darker skin, bigger eyes, and sharper noses.[11]
In Taiwan, white (instead of black) symbolizes death and is used at funerals. At weddings, red is a popular color because it symbolizes good luck.[11]

Taiwan’s official title is the Republic of China (RoC)Some people think Taiwan is part of China. The short answer is no....
28/09/2021

Taiwan’s official title is the Republic of China (RoC)
Some people think Taiwan is part of China. The short answer is no. The long answer…

The Republic of China (RoC) is not to be confused with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Both parties fought during the Chinese Civil War which ended in 1949 and ignore each other’s sovereignty, seeing themselves as the ‘real’ China. Today the PRC controls mainland China and the RoC control Taiwan.

Today, the official stance of the PRC in mainland China is that they still own Taiwan. However, the Taiwanese government and locals will tell you otherwise. Free speech and democracy in RoC-ruled Taiwan make the relationship more contentious as these things are stifled in mainland China.

Only 2.3% of the Taiwanese population is nativeThe other 97.7% are ethnically Chinese. This is because Taiwan was ruled ...
28/09/2021

Only 2.3% of the Taiwanese population is native
The other 97.7% are ethnically Chinese. This is because Taiwan was ruled by the Qing Dynasty for 200 years from 1683 to 1895. During this time, the locals were pushed out in the same way native Americans, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders were by Europeans. This isn’t an upbeat Taiwan fact but it’s important to know.

Nowadays, there are just 500,000 indigenous people made up of eight different tribal groups. Sadly, their 26 native languages have become almost extinct. Unemployment rates are high and education levels low. However, since the 80s there has been a bit of a revival and several cities host indigenous cultural events. Will it be enough?

2. Taiwan is the size of Belgium but has 23 million residents
Belgium only has 11 million residents. This makes it a densely populated country… Especially when you consider 50% of the island is covered in forest and therefore uninhabited. In fact, 90% of the population lives along a strip of land along the east coast.

With a population of nearly 2.7 million, Taipei City is located in northern Taiwan, including the northeastern part of t...
27/09/2021

With a population of nearly 2.7 million, Taipei City is located in northern Taiwan, including the northeastern part of the Taipei Basin and the surrounding hills. It is divided into twelve administrative districts covering an area of 271 square kilometers. Taipei is home to a diverse population including indigenous people, Minnanese, Hakkas, mainlanders, new immigrants, and expats. Compared to other major cities on Taiwan’s west coast, Taipei developed fairly late. Prior to large-scale immigration of Han Chinese from southern Taiwan in the early 18th century, the Taipei area inhabited mainly by plains indigenous peoples. In 1884, the Qing court officially moved Taiwan’s administrative capital from Tainan to Taipei and erected a large wall to protect the city, marking a significant economic and power shift towards the north. Since then, Taipei has been Taiwan’s political, economic and cultural center.

27/09/2021

Settled in 1590, T'ai-nan is the oldest city in Taiwan.[3]
One of the most popular activities in Taiwan is karaoke, or, as they call it, Karaoke Television (KTV). Karaoke clubs offer private rooms, music videos,and many families have their own karaoke system in their own homes.[3]
Taiwan has been dubbed the "face mask capital of Asia" because the Taiwanese often wear surgical face masks. They wear masks to protect from illness or announce an illness, to protect their skin from the sun, or to filter out pollutants. Even newscasters will wear face masks while they are on the air.[6]
The Taiwanese consider it rude to say "no." Instead they may say, "eh, maybe."[3]
Not only does Taiwan have more 7-Eleven stores per person than any other country in the world, but the 7-Elevens also offer much more than junk food, including dry-cleaning, a place to pay college tuition, and a place to print documents.[4]
In Taiwan, the number 4 (like the number 13 in America) is considered unlucky. Buildings such as hospitals and hotels don't have a 4th floor.[12]
In August (or the seventh month of the Taiwanese lunar calendar), Taiwan celebrates the Hungry Ghost Festival. According to tradition, the gates of hell open, releasing hordes of hungry ghosts that feed on money, food, etc. It is considered unlucky to get married, start a business, or travel during the entire month.[7]
Toilets cannot handle toilet paper in Taiwan. Signs next to the potty instruct people to place used tissue in the trash can instead.[7]
It rains almost every afternoon during the summer in Taiwan.[11]

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