Learn About the Countries: Taiwan
Taiwan is situated in the Pacific Ocean (southeastern coast of the Chinese mainland) - located about midway between Korea and Japan to the north and Hong Kong and Philippines to the south, Taiwan is a natural gateway for travelers to and within Asia. Taiwan province has a group of 64 islands. Taiwan's climate is subtropical, with average annual temperatures of 21.7C (71.2F) in the north and 24.1C (75.7F). Population exceeds 20 million - Makes the island one of the world's most densely populated places.
Country Officer
K. Dennis Kim, PhD., PE(952)938-2817
kd-kim@enviroscience-ems.com
Interesting Facts about Taiwan
- Mandarin Chinese is the official language in Taiwan, though other dialects are also spoken.
- One of the largest trading partners with the U.S.
Taiwan Links of Interest
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