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International Tours
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General Information
Taiwan is a beautiful island, situated in the Pacific Ocean about 160 kilometers (100 miles) off the south eastern coast of mainland China. The island is about midway between Korea to the North and Hong Kong to the South. Centrally located, Taiwan is a natural gateway for travelers to and within Asia.
Taiwan is 394 kilometers (254 miles) long by 144 kilometers (89.5 miles) wide. The Central Mountain Range bisects Taiwan along a north-south axis; about two-thirds of the island is covered with forested mountains. Jade Mountain (Yushan), with an elevation of 3,952m (12,966 feet), is the highest mountain in East Asia. The rest of the island is made up of foothills, terraced flatlands, coastal plains, and basins. Over the past fifty years, Taiwan has experienced remarkable economic success and a spectacular rise in living standard. 
| Fact File - Taiwan |
| Location |
Taiwan, the seat of the Republic of China, lies in the western Pacific Ocean astride the Tropic of Cancer, less than 161 km (100 mi) from the southeast coast of mainland China, from which it is separated by the Taiwan (Formosa) Strait. |
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| Area |
377,835 sq. km. |
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| Capital |
Taipei |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +8:00 Hours
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| Currency |
Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
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| Language |
Mandarin Chinese is the official language in Taiwan. The most commonly used foreign language is English. |
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| Religion |
Buddhism (the most popular), Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Hsuan-yuan Chiao, Islam, Li-ism, Tenrikyo, Baha'i, T'ienti Teachings, Tien Te Chiao, I-Kuan Tao, and Mahikarikyo. |
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| Climate |
A subtropical climate with moderate temperatures in the north, where there is a winter season. The southern areas, where temperatures are slightly higher, enjoy sunshine every day, and there is no winter season. The typhoon season is from June to October. |
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