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            TAIWAN
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Taiwan is a large mountainous
island that lies about 160km
off the southeast coast of
mainland China. The climate is
warm and humid for most of the
year. The soils are fertile,
and a wide range of crops,
including tea, rice, sugar
cane and bananas, is grown.
Taiwan is a major
international trading nation.
Exports include machinery,
electronics, textiles,
footwear, toys and sporting
goods.

Area (Sq. Km.): 35,962

Population: 20,454,000

Capital: Taipei

Language:
Mandarin Chinese

Religion:
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism

Government Type:
One-party system

Currency: New Taiwan dollar

Consulate:
Free Chinese Centre
Dorland House
Regent Street
London
SW1Y 4PH
0171-930-5767

Time: GMT+8

Electricity: 110v AC

Air travel:
China Airlines - 20 hrs from
London.

Sea: Passenger services
between Taiwan and Japan.

For the moment, Taiwan remains
a business travellers
destination though in Taippei
there are some excellent
hotels and slowly it is
finding its way into travel
brochures usually as part of
a far eastern air tour or
cruise call.

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129