50 times the size of Singapore, 820 billion GDP: the incredible strength of a small island.
On the coast of the East China Sea, there are mountains and blue seas, lively cities, a vibrant world, and a fusion of diverse civilizations. Although the land area is not as large as that of many large countries, its unique charm and pivotal position have had a huge impact on the whole world. This is the island of Taiwan, a place that has shown its unique charm over the years.
Location and natural environment.
Taiwan Island is located in the eastern part of Chinese mainland, with the Taiwan Strait between it and Fujian Province, and its eastern part is the Pacific Ocean. Covering an area of 36,000 square kilometres, the island is more than 50 times the size of Singapore among the 38 largest islands in the world. Taiwan's topography is complex, with mountains running through the island in the middle and a rich prairie in the west.
The weather in the region is subtropical, with beautiful landscapes, beautiful mountains, clear lakes and dense forests. Taiwan has diversified natural conditions and rich ecological environment, which has given birth to many precious animals and plants.
Historical evolution. The island of Taiwan has a long and intricate history. Thousands of years ago, there were already indigenous people. At the end of the 16th century, the Netherlands and Spain arrived in Taiwan and built colonies here. In the mid-17th century, Zheng Chenggong defeated the Dutch and, on this basis, founded "Dongning". Since then, it was not until it was carved up by Japan in 15 years that Taiwan belonged to the Qing Dynasty. Taiwan returned to China in 1945, and Japanese control over it was lifted.
Cultural characteristics. Taiwan is a diverse and inclusive country. There are Chinese traditions, Japanese, Western, and so on. Taiwan has a special food culture, such as bubble tea and steamed dumplings, which are famous all over the world.
In addition, Taiwan is also famous for its unique handicrafts such as paper-cutting, ceramics, and puppet plays. Taiwan's traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival also have their own characteristics.
Economy and Society.
As one of the Asian Tigers, Taiwan's economy is growing rapidly. Its GDP has reached US$820 billion, ranking first in Asia in terms of per capita population. Taiwan is a country dominated by high-tech industries, especially in the semiconductor and electrical appliance manufacturing industries, which play a pivotal role in the international market.
Taiwan's social development is also quite developed, with a sound education, medical and social security system. Taiwan has a free, open, and mature democratic system, and is a model of democracy throughout Asia.
Conclusion. The island of Taiwan is a land with beautiful scenery, not only rich in resources and a long cultural history, but also with a developed economy and social system. Despite its small geographical size, its role in the international arena cannot be overlooked. Taiwan is a land of great attraction and vitality, and it is a land for people to explore, understand and cherish.