Taiwan
Location: China Sea, off the East coast of Asia
Area: 13,900 square miles
Population: 20,800,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Taipei (capital), Kaohsiung
Languages: Chinese, Taiwanese, Hakka dialects
Ethnic group: Chinese
Religions: Confucian, Tao, Buddhist
Chief industries: Manufacturing, agriculture, food processing,
forestry,
tourism
Chief crops: Rice, sugarcane, tea, fruits
Minerals: Coal, limestone, marble
Leading exports: Textiles, electronic equipment, plywood
Leading imports: Machinery, oil, cotton, metals
Monetary unit: Taiwan dollar