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Welcome to TaiwanWelcome to Taiwan ~~ Formosa~Formosa~

Formal name : Republic of China (ROC) Formal name : Republic of China (ROC) PopulationPopulation 　 　 : 22.8million (government statistic, 2006), : 22.8million (government statistic, 2006), CapitalCapital 　　 　　 : Taipei : Taipei ( 3,000,000)( 3,000,000) Area : 36,188 sq km (13,972 sq miles) Area : 36,188 sq km (13,972 sq miles) Major languages: Mandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese Major languages: Mandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese Major religions : Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity Major religions : Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity Currency : New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)Currency : New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) Main exports : Computer equipment, textiles, basic metals, Main exports : Computer equipment, textiles, basic metals, equipment, plastic and rubber products, vehicles equipment, plastic and rubber products, vehicles Government : Multiparty democratic republic with a poGovernment : Multiparty democratic republic with a po

pularly pularly elected president and unicameral legislatureelected president and unicameral legislature

Made in TaiwanMade in Taiwan Notebooks/ Wireless lane /GiantNotebooks/ Wireless lane /Giant FranzFranz Bubble tea. Bubble tea. Dr. Henry Lee- Forensic scientistDr. Henry Lee- Forensic scientist Jerry Yang – Technology entrepreneur. Jerry Yang – Technology entrepreneur.

YahooYahoo Steven Chen- Technology entrepreneur.Steven Chen- Technology entrepreneur.

Youtube Youtube Elaine Chao-24th United state secretary,Elaine Chao-24th United state secretary,

Department of Labor Department of Labor Ang Lee. –DirectorAng Lee. –Director Each time I visit Taiwan I’m impressed with Each time I visit Taiwan I’m impressed with

the innovative work that has been done here.the innovative work that has been done here. ~Bill Gate~~Bill Gate~

East –Taroko National parkEast –Taroko National park many high mt and watersheds/steep gorges/ many high mt and watersheds/steep gorges/

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Alishan . Kenting Alishan . Kenting

Kinmen NationalKinmen National park park

Yushan- Yushan- East Asia HighestEast Asia Highest

National Palace Museum National Palace Museum ancient Chinese history.ancient Chinese history.

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High speech trainHigh speech train

Taipei-Kaohsion 90 minutes (south-north 345 km)Taipei-Kaohsion 90 minutes (south-north 345 km)One way ticket costs 46 usd/enconomic or $73 businessOne way ticket costs 46 usd/enconomic or $73 business

Metro Metro Taipei has an Taipei has an

excellent, fairly excellent, fairly comprehensive comprehensive subway system.subway system.

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Taiwan. Touch your heartTaiwan. Touch your heart

Each time I visit TaiwanEach time I visit Taiwan

I’m impressed with the innovative work I’m impressed with the innovative work

that has been done here.that has been done here.

~Bill Gate~~Bill Gate~