Rahim Tabet | November 02, 2014 |
Asia
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Taiwan
Taiwan is an island that is part of an East Asian archipelago, located in the Pacific Ocean in northeastern Asia. It is separated from China by the Taiwan Strait, a strait that connects the East China Sea in the north to the South China Sea in the south. Sea neighboring countries of Taiwan are China, Japan and the Philippines. Taiwan is a Chinese name and is loosely translated to "terrace corner," a name that refers to the bizarre and rough coast shape of the island.
The island is about 394 km long and 144 km wide and covers a total area of approximately 36,000 km², which the country is slightly smaller than the Netherlands. By these dimensions, there is also is said that Taiwan the form of a tobacco leaf. Has Taiwan has 23.1 million inhabitants, more than 96% of Chinese descent and the capital Taipei where nearly 8 million people. Two-thirds of the island is hilly so the coastal plains are densely populated and there most of the inhabitants live.
History
Little is known about the early history of Taiwan. The discovery of primitive utensils indicates that there were people on the island for the first time about 10,000 years BC. The original natives of the island came from Malaysia and South China and descendants of these people still form an important part of contemporary Taiwanese population. The first Chinese immigrants set foot in Taiwan were members of an ethnic group called Hakka, who had always lived in China, but were expelled from the country. In the following centuries, more and more Chinese decided to come to Taiwan. This large flow of Chinese immigrants drove the Hakka inland and were the dominant population on the island. The island in the Portuguese 'Ihla Formosa' When the Portuguese in 1590 in northern Taiwan founded a trading post and port aanlegden called, meaning "beautiful island" means.
After a failed attempt to dislodge the Portuguese to the north of Taiwan, the Dutch East India Company settled in 1624 on the coast in the south-west of the island where they founded a military post and settlement. Dutch missionaries could go from here to preach Christianity and could VOC trade and perform other productive activities. In 1626 the Spaniards also occupy part of Taiwan. Namely they founded a fort in the north-east of the island, but the Spanish merchants were again expelled in 1642. The Dutch are expelled in 1652 from Taiwan and the Chinese Revolution breaks out yourself.
At the end of the 19th century, Taiwan was a colony of Japan. The island was under Japanese rule remained some 50 years and during this time it has grown from a traditional society to a modern society. Taiwan At the end of World War II liberated from the colonial period. In 1945 In the 50's a miracle happened in Taiwan as the economy picked up considerably and was democracy as a political form of government in Taiwan introduced.
Today Taiwan carries fame because the island has an excellent infrastructure, high quality. An appropriate transport and communication services And Taiwan, despite the global economic problems a remarkable job in the field of economic development and democracy in the country has developed positively. These positive developments, the island mainly due to the incredible perseverance and continued pursuit of the Taiwanese people.
Population and Culture
The largest part of the population is formed by Taiwanese Han Chinese. These are descendants of immigrants from China. Because the various ethnic groups have fairly well integrated, differences that originally existed between people of various ethnic groups gradually disappeared. Are In addition to these large majority of Han Chinese there also lives a group of about 500,000 indigenous people in Taiwan. These natives are divided into roughly 14 different tribes.
The Taiwanese population describes itself as friendly and welcoming. Travelers can count on a warm welcome during their visit to Taiwan. Foreigners are considered guests and the Taiwanese people praise themselves as good hosts.
The people of Taiwan have freedom of religion. The main directions are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. There are Catholics, Protestants and Muslims. There are also many different kinds of superstition.
Holidays and festivals in Taiwan are celebrated according to the lunar calendar. Due to the influences of the many cultures that are present on the island, there is a large assortment of strange but brilliant festivals. The origin of these festivals often goes back thousands of years and the ceremonies held during these festivals reflect the traditions of the various ethnic groups living in Taiwan. During these festivals adore and worship the Taiwanese people their gods, their ancestors and nature. A few examples of festivals that you can experience in the Taiwan Lantern Festival, the Ghost Month Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. Furthermore, there are several local festivals that are celebrated by people of indigenous tribes.
In the field of art and craft is there to enjoy in Taiwan vibrant art in which traditional craft is combined with modern art. Many visitors to the country are surprised by this aspect of the contemporary Taiwanese culture. The Taiwanese artistic heritage, the Chinese tradition a strong influence. In Taipei and other major cities of Taiwan are many museums which both antique treasures from China as works by contemporary artists are housed.
Taiwan In addition to status acquired in the field of modern and traditional dance. The Chinese and Taiwanese opera is also a component in the field of art that is still often performed in Taiwan. Such an opera is often performed at local festivals in the open air and is also broadcast on television.
Asian countries are still well above all known for its martial arts are practiced. These martial arts are considered a form of art because they have a deep spiritual basis. Also, traditional martial arts such as tai-chi and kung fu are still practiced by the Taiwanese people.
Visa
Does not take the holidays for more than 30 days then you need a visa to visit Taiwan. Should still be valid at least 6 months. Your passport upon arrival
Taiwan Currency
The currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar.
Safety
Taiwan is one of the safest countries in the world for tourists. In the country's street crime but a small part and gives few problems. Pickpockets are especially active in (large) events and night markets. However, there needs to be paid attention in traffic. Are red lights in Taiwan frequently ignored and therefore traffic from all directions should be monitored when crossing if one wants to be over.
Medical Information
The level of health care in Taiwan is good.
Vaccinations
Specific vaccinations are not necessary. Taiwan Always contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic for current advice.
Language
Mandarin Chinese is the official language of Taiwan. But a local variant of it, Minnan, is abundantly used by the Taiwanese people. Many older Taiwanese residents speak a little Japanese that they have learned during the Japanese occupation before Taiwan was part of China in 1945, the natives also maintain their own languages. English is the most popular foreign language and more Taiwanese to maintain this language because it is included in the regular school curriculum.
Regarding his craft pottery, glassware and sculpture examples of Taiwanese labor that is still in bloom on the island. Also in the manufacture of glassware in Taiwan mainly taken as inspiration. Chinese cultural heritage
Getting Transportation to Taiwan
From Your Country you with many large companies such as EVA Air and China Airlines, the national Taiwanese airline, flying to Taiwan. The flight to Taiwan, depending on destination, takes about 16 to 17 hours. Taiwan has a number of large and small airports. International flights arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (in Taipei), Kaohsiung International Airport and Taichung Airport. Flights from Japan to countries Hualien Airport and domestic flights land not only to the three major airports but also at Taipei Songshan Airport. Also, Taiwan and the rest of the islands that belong to reach by boat through direct ferry connections between China and the East Asian archipelago.
Transport in the country
Taiwan has a good infrastructure that covers every part of the island. On the island are well landscaped highways which run through the mountains present. Through this extensive network, the popularity of domestic flights has decreased considerably. It is still possible to fly between the north and south of Taiwan, but the flights are limited. Public transport is next to the excellent road network also organized. Public transport is safe, comfortable, reliable and generally inexpensive.
Rail traffic in Taiwan is divided into the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) and the High Speed Railway (HSR). Tourist often make use of both of them. The TRA is a state and takes care of the traffic on the four major rail lines throughout the country. The HSR is a high speed train that runs to Kaohsiung Zuoying-in 36 minutes from Taipei. This train only stops at several major cities on the road and is a good option to quickly between northern and southern Taiwan travel. Traveling by HSR alone is not very cheap. They can also be traveled between the major cities in Taiwan with buses of some bus companies. May be in the buses do not smoke and air conditioning.
Flora & Fauna
Taiwan is a country with a wealth of natural beauty. The country has naturally a great diversity in terms of topography, climate and soil. There are more than 25,000 species of animals and nearly 6,000 diverse species of trees and plants on the island to find.
Especially orchids and butterflies are frequent in the Taiwanese nature is present and you can not only birds, but also dolphins and whales behold. Taiwan has eight national parks and a range of beautiful landscapes where the variety of flora and fauna can be admired. To this pomp and pageantry keep alive, these areas are officially protected. The eastern side of the island is the ideal place to admire the beauty of the Taiwanese landscape. There are also on the island several rarities seen in the landscape which strikingly shaped rocks and a gap in the marble mountains.
The island is about 394 km long and 144 km wide and covers a total area of approximately 36,000 km², which the country is slightly smaller than the Netherlands. By these dimensions, there is also is said that Taiwan the form of a tobacco leaf. Has Taiwan has 23.1 million inhabitants, more than 96% of Chinese descent and the capital Taipei where nearly 8 million people. Two-thirds of the island is hilly so the coastal plains are densely populated and there most of the inhabitants live.
History
Little is known about the early history of Taiwan. The discovery of primitive utensils indicates that there were people on the island for the first time about 10,000 years BC. The original natives of the island came from Malaysia and South China and descendants of these people still form an important part of contemporary Taiwanese population. The first Chinese immigrants set foot in Taiwan were members of an ethnic group called Hakka, who had always lived in China, but were expelled from the country. In the following centuries, more and more Chinese decided to come to Taiwan. This large flow of Chinese immigrants drove the Hakka inland and were the dominant population on the island. The island in the Portuguese 'Ihla Formosa' When the Portuguese in 1590 in northern Taiwan founded a trading post and port aanlegden called, meaning "beautiful island" means.
After a failed attempt to dislodge the Portuguese to the north of Taiwan, the Dutch East India Company settled in 1624 on the coast in the south-west of the island where they founded a military post and settlement. Dutch missionaries could go from here to preach Christianity and could VOC trade and perform other productive activities. In 1626 the Spaniards also occupy part of Taiwan. Namely they founded a fort in the north-east of the island, but the Spanish merchants were again expelled in 1642. The Dutch are expelled in 1652 from Taiwan and the Chinese Revolution breaks out yourself.
At the end of the 19th century, Taiwan was a colony of Japan. The island was under Japanese rule remained some 50 years and during this time it has grown from a traditional society to a modern society. Taiwan At the end of World War II liberated from the colonial period. In 1945 In the 50's a miracle happened in Taiwan as the economy picked up considerably and was democracy as a political form of government in Taiwan introduced.
Today Taiwan carries fame because the island has an excellent infrastructure, high quality. An appropriate transport and communication services And Taiwan, despite the global economic problems a remarkable job in the field of economic development and democracy in the country has developed positively. These positive developments, the island mainly due to the incredible perseverance and continued pursuit of the Taiwanese people.
Population and Culture
The largest part of the population is formed by Taiwanese Han Chinese. These are descendants of immigrants from China. Because the various ethnic groups have fairly well integrated, differences that originally existed between people of various ethnic groups gradually disappeared. Are In addition to these large majority of Han Chinese there also lives a group of about 500,000 indigenous people in Taiwan. These natives are divided into roughly 14 different tribes.
The Taiwanese population describes itself as friendly and welcoming. Travelers can count on a warm welcome during their visit to Taiwan. Foreigners are considered guests and the Taiwanese people praise themselves as good hosts.
The people of Taiwan have freedom of religion. The main directions are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. There are Catholics, Protestants and Muslims. There are also many different kinds of superstition.
Holidays and festivals in Taiwan are celebrated according to the lunar calendar. Due to the influences of the many cultures that are present on the island, there is a large assortment of strange but brilliant festivals. The origin of these festivals often goes back thousands of years and the ceremonies held during these festivals reflect the traditions of the various ethnic groups living in Taiwan. During these festivals adore and worship the Taiwanese people their gods, their ancestors and nature. A few examples of festivals that you can experience in the Taiwan Lantern Festival, the Ghost Month Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. Furthermore, there are several local festivals that are celebrated by people of indigenous tribes.
In the field of art and craft is there to enjoy in Taiwan vibrant art in which traditional craft is combined with modern art. Many visitors to the country are surprised by this aspect of the contemporary Taiwanese culture. The Taiwanese artistic heritage, the Chinese tradition a strong influence. In Taipei and other major cities of Taiwan are many museums which both antique treasures from China as works by contemporary artists are housed.
Taiwan In addition to status acquired in the field of modern and traditional dance. The Chinese and Taiwanese opera is also a component in the field of art that is still often performed in Taiwan. Such an opera is often performed at local festivals in the open air and is also broadcast on television.
Asian countries are still well above all known for its martial arts are practiced. These martial arts are considered a form of art because they have a deep spiritual basis. Also, traditional martial arts such as tai-chi and kung fu are still practiced by the Taiwanese people.
Visa
Does not take the holidays for more than 30 days then you need a visa to visit Taiwan. Should still be valid at least 6 months. Your passport upon arrival
Taiwan Currency
The currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar.
Safety
Taiwan is one of the safest countries in the world for tourists. In the country's street crime but a small part and gives few problems. Pickpockets are especially active in (large) events and night markets. However, there needs to be paid attention in traffic. Are red lights in Taiwan frequently ignored and therefore traffic from all directions should be monitored when crossing if one wants to be over.
Medical Information
The level of health care in Taiwan is good.
Vaccinations
Specific vaccinations are not necessary. Taiwan Always contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic for current advice.
Language
Mandarin Chinese is the official language of Taiwan. But a local variant of it, Minnan, is abundantly used by the Taiwanese people. Many older Taiwanese residents speak a little Japanese that they have learned during the Japanese occupation before Taiwan was part of China in 1945, the natives also maintain their own languages. English is the most popular foreign language and more Taiwanese to maintain this language because it is included in the regular school curriculum.
Regarding his craft pottery, glassware and sculpture examples of Taiwanese labor that is still in bloom on the island. Also in the manufacture of glassware in Taiwan mainly taken as inspiration. Chinese cultural heritage
Getting Transportation to Taiwan
From Your Country you with many large companies such as EVA Air and China Airlines, the national Taiwanese airline, flying to Taiwan. The flight to Taiwan, depending on destination, takes about 16 to 17 hours. Taiwan has a number of large and small airports. International flights arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (in Taipei), Kaohsiung International Airport and Taichung Airport. Flights from Japan to countries Hualien Airport and domestic flights land not only to the three major airports but also at Taipei Songshan Airport. Also, Taiwan and the rest of the islands that belong to reach by boat through direct ferry connections between China and the East Asian archipelago.
Transport in the country
Taiwan has a good infrastructure that covers every part of the island. On the island are well landscaped highways which run through the mountains present. Through this extensive network, the popularity of domestic flights has decreased considerably. It is still possible to fly between the north and south of Taiwan, but the flights are limited. Public transport is next to the excellent road network also organized. Public transport is safe, comfortable, reliable and generally inexpensive.
Rail traffic in Taiwan is divided into the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) and the High Speed Railway (HSR). Tourist often make use of both of them. The TRA is a state and takes care of the traffic on the four major rail lines throughout the country. The HSR is a high speed train that runs to Kaohsiung Zuoying-in 36 minutes from Taipei. This train only stops at several major cities on the road and is a good option to quickly between northern and southern Taiwan travel. Traveling by HSR alone is not very cheap. They can also be traveled between the major cities in Taiwan with buses of some bus companies. May be in the buses do not smoke and air conditioning.
Flora & Fauna
Taiwan is a country with a wealth of natural beauty. The country has naturally a great diversity in terms of topography, climate and soil. There are more than 25,000 species of animals and nearly 6,000 diverse species of trees and plants on the island to find.
Especially orchids and butterflies are frequent in the Taiwanese nature is present and you can not only birds, but also dolphins and whales behold. Taiwan has eight national parks and a range of beautiful landscapes where the variety of flora and fauna can be admired. To this pomp and pageantry keep alive, these areas are officially protected. The eastern side of the island is the ideal place to admire the beauty of the Taiwanese landscape. There are also on the island several rarities seen in the landscape which strikingly shaped rocks and a gap in the marble mountains.
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