Located off the southeast coast of the Asian Continent at the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, Taiwan forms a vital line of communication in the Asia-Pacific region. Two-thirds of the total area is covered by forested mountains and the remaining area consists of hilly country, platforms and highlands, coastal plains and basins. Its tallest mountain is located at Yushan (Yu Mountain) Range, with its main peak reaching 3,952 meters, the highest mountain peak in Northeast Asia.
Taiwan has been abundantly endowed with mountains; over 200 of its peaks are more than 3,000 meters high, making Taiwan geographically unique. As mountains can be found anywhere, mountain climbing is a popular leisure activity in Taiwan. Taiwan also has a very rich marine ecology. Azure seas and magnificent coral reefs can be found in Kending (Kenting) at the southern tip of Taiwan, and on Green Island and the Penghu Archipelago.
Taiwan enjoys warm weather all year round. Weather conditions fluctuate during spring and winter, while in summer and autumn the weather is relatively stable. Furthermore, the country is surrounded by the ocean; and the ocean breezes, which are the reasons for Taiwan’s humid weather, will surely make you completely forget the dry cold back home.
Due to its unique geolocation, it is home to many. Throughout history, many have even visited here and ended up settling here in the end. Taiwan might be culturally diversified, but at its core, what it values the most is “freedom”.
Because of that precious freedom, works such as literatury, poetry, music, painting, photography, sculpture, theater production, cinema and many other forms of art are flourishing there. Through these emotional and story-filled works, Taiwan is building a bridge of friendship with people from around the world.
Taiwan is the best friend the world can find. Whenever someone is in need, Taiwan would jump into action and never ask anything in return. Anyone who supports freedom and democracy can find something in common there. Taiwan is getting noticed, and Taiwan is slowly becoming a reliable partner one step at a time.
Let’s be friends!
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