| Local name: Chung-hua Min-kuo |
| Surface : 36,006
sq km (13,969 sq miles) Taiwan (China) is the main island of a group
of 86 islands. The Pescadores (Fisherman's Isles), which the Chinese
call Penghu, comprise 64 islands west of Taiwan (China, PR) with a
total area of 127 sq km (49 sq miles). The offshore island fortress of
Quemoy (Kinmen) and Matsu forms part of the mainland province of
Fukien. |
| Population : 22,216,107
inhabitants |
| Electricity: 110
volts AC, 60Hz |
| PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least 6 months required
by all. VISAS: Required
by all except the following, provided they have no criminal record,
have a confirmed return air ticket or air ticket and visa for next
destination, and seat reservation for departure. Restricted
entry and transit: Nationals of China (PR) are not currently
permitted to enter Taiwan unless on business. |
| 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. |
| Capital : Taipei.
Population: 2,646,474 |
| System :
: Republic since
1912 - Under the amended 1947
constitution, Taiwan has an executive who is Head of State and is
directly elected for a 4-year term. The parliament has two chambers.
The Li Fa Yuan (Legislative Yuan) has 225 members – 168 elected for
a 3-year term in multi-seat constituencies, 41 elected by proportional
representation, 8 representing ethnic minorities, and 6 representing
the overseas Chinese community. The Kuo-Min Ta-Hui (National Assembly)
has 334 members – 228 elected for a 6-year term in multi-seat
constituencies, 80 elected by proportional representation, 6
representing ethnic minorities, and 20 members. |
| Languages : The
official language is Northern Chinese (Mandarin). |
| Religions : Buddhism;
also Taoism, Christianity and Islam |
| Money : New
Taiwan Dollar (NT$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of
NT$1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of NT$50,
10, 5 and 1, and 50 cents. |
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