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East Asia Project: Taiwan. By: Elizabeth and Madeline. Basic Information. Maps. Taiwan . Taiwan. Located left of China, above the Philippines, and below Japan. (yellow). East Asia. Population Statistics and Religion. Population: 23,142,460 Area:13,892mi. Capital City: Taipei City
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East Asia Project: Taiwan By: Elizabeth and Madeline
Maps Taiwan Taiwan
Located left of China, above the Philippines, and below Japan. (yellow) East Asia
Population Statistics and Religion • Population: 23,142,460 • Area:13,892mi. • Capital City: Taipei City • Density:1,730mi. • Religion: Combinations of a polytheistic chinese religion, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism and few Christianity.
Government • There is a multi party democracy. • The president was Ma Ying-jeou. • The prime minister is Wu Den-yih. • They are a republic of China.
Economy • Taiwan has developed a capitalist economy. • They are decreasing in foreign trade. • Their agriculture is strong. 1.08% is poverty. • Electronics, communications and information technology are there top 3 industries. • Their GPD is 423 billion.
History of Country • Taiwan was first settled by aboriginals who came to Taiwan about 4000 years ago. • But, eventually Taiwan was overran by Han immigrants. • Before the Duch ruled in 1624 there was the Kingdom of Middag. • It lasted from 1540 until 1732. • The leader was named Keizer Van Middag and was known to be one of the greatest ruler in Taiwans history.
Climate • Average Annual Temperature: North-72 Degrees Fahrenheit and South-75 Degrees Fahrenheit • Hot and Humid • Monsoons and lots of rain
Geography • Runs through the middle of the Tropic of Cancer • It is flat to gently rolling plains in the west • 90% of the population lives in the forest-covered mountains in the east • There are 5 main different Mountain ranges in Taiwan… The Central Mountain Range, the Syue Mountain Range, the Yushan Mountain Range, the Alishan Mountain Range and the East Coast Mountain Range.
Key Phrases and Words for Survival • Languages: • The most common spoken languages are: • #1: Hokkien • #2: Mandarin • #3: Members of the Hakka ethnic group speak Hakka language • Chinese: • Hello: nǐhǎo • What is your name? : nǐjiàoshénmèmíngzì
Requirements for Visiting, Currency Exchange Rate, and Best Time to Visit • Currency: • 1 American dollar is worth 29 of their ‘New Taiwan Dollar.’ • Requirements for visiting: • In order to visit you need a visa. No criminal record as verified by the airport. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months and a confirmed return ticket. • Best time to Visit: • Between June and August is a bad time to go because of the humidity and the heat is unbearable. In March and April it is a beautiful time to go. Also, there is a pilgrimage which is one of the biggest pilgrimages in the world!
Regional Foods, Delicacies and Culture • Pork seafood, rice, and soy are very common ingredients. • jiû-hîkeⁿ is a typical dish: thickened soup with cuttlefish covered in fish paste. • Stinky tofu is a delicacy - The aroma of stinky tofu is intimidating at first but can be an acquired taste. The tofu is served as rectangular cubes. There are a variety of forms. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF-r2WgCBQw&feature=related
Attractions • The National Concert Hall- Chinese and international symphony orchestras and choirs performances are held here. • The National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine- It is dedicated to the people who sacrificed their lives fighting for the Republic of China. • Taipei 101- At 509 meters, it is by far the tallest building in the world. • The Botanical Gardens- a beautiful lotus pond and large gardens lined with a wide variety of plants and trees. • Yangming Park- A large, colorful garden full of mountain flowers and shaded by many trees.
Current Events • Today in Taiwan the Department of health announced that people who have a high body temperature for over 48 hours can receive free influenza medication from now to Feb. 28. Today Chen Guangbiao,a billionaire from China donated 6.8 million dollars to charity groups throughout Taiwan.
Itinerary December 1 to December 7
Transportation • Taxis:NT$60 for the first 1.3 km and NT$5 for each additional 300 meters. • NT$60:USD$2 • NT$5:USD$0.17 • 1.3 km: .8 miles • 300 meters: .2miles • We will walk most places and take the taxi every where else. • Flights between cities: • TaitungtoTaipei: $102, 90 minutes • Taipei to Tainan: $140, 2 and ½ hours • Tainan to Taipei: $217, 5 hours and 5 minutes
Day 1: Taitung • Eat at home for breakfast. • Lunch and Dinner are provided on the plane. • Round Trip ticket for both of us:$655 • Stay at Royal Chihpen Hotel for $127 per night.
Day 2:Taitung • Free Breakfast at Hotel • Lunch at any market we pass ($20 each) • Go to Jihben Hot Springs: $15 per person • Eat Diner at Cafe and Cury: $3.46 • Stay at Royal Chihpen Hotel
Day 3:Taipei • Free Breakfast at hotel • Fly to Taipei • Lunch at any market we pass ($20 each) • Go to the tallest building in the world so far, Taipei 101, $13.77 • Eat dinner at La Brasserie and RendoVous for $34.36 • Stay at Landis Taipei Hotel for $115 per night
Day 4: Taipei • Free breakfast at hotel • Go to Shilin Night Maket in morning to buy lunch and any souveniors: each get $20 each • Go to Taipei Zoo for $2.06 per person • Eat diner at Tien Hsiang for $61.85 • Stay at Landis Taipei Hotel
Day 5: Tainan • Free breakfast at hotel • Fly to Tainan • Stay at Shangr-La’s Far Eastern Hitel Plaza for $131 per night • Lunch at any market we pass($20 each) • Go to Eternal Golden Castle for $54.97 • Go to Spa and have a Hot Aroma Rock Therapy for two hours for $210 • Go to Danzie Mein for dinner for $70
Day 6:Tainan • Free Breakfast at hotel • Go to the Museum of Literature for $20 • Lunch at any market we pass($20 each) • Go back to Museum(large) • Go to Taiwan Night Market for dinner: each get $20
Day 7: Taitung • Eat free breakfast at hotel • Fly to Taitung • Free lunch and dinner on flight home • Fly home • Total Spent: $2712.20 • Souvenir Money: $3287.80
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