Outline of Taiwan

Outline of Taiwan
The National Emblem of the Republic of China
The location of Taiwan
An enlargeable relief map of Taiwan
An enlargeable basic map of Taiwan
An enlargeable topographic map of Taiwan

The Republic of China (ROC), commonly known as Taiwan, is a state located in East Asia with limited international recognition,[1] due largely to diplomatic pressure from People's Republic of China (PR China). In addition to the Island of Taiwan, it also includes Lanyu (Orchid Island) and Green Island in the Pacific off the Taiwan coast, the Pescadores in the Taiwan Strait, and Kinmen and the Matsu Islands off the coast of Fujian in Mainland China. The island groups of Taiwan and Penghu (except the municipalities of Taipei and Kaohsiung) are administered as Taiwan Province of the ROC. However, in practice, almost all government power is exercised at the national and local (city/county) levels.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Taiwan:

General reference

Geography

Environment

Satellite photo of Taiwan
Yehliu is a peninsula on the north coast of Taiwan, famous for the curious shapes carved along its shoreline by sea erosion.

Geographic features

Regions

Ecoregions

Administrative divisions of the Republic of China

Bank of the Keelung River in the Neihu District of Taipei.
A paifang in Zhongxing New Village. Zhongxing New Village is the capital of the Taiwan Province.
East Gate of Hsinchu City
Fengyuan Station is a train station of Taichung Line, part of Taiwan's Western main rail line. It's the main station of Fengyuan District, Taichung City.
Main articles: Administrative divisions of the Republic of China and List of cities in Taiwan
1st Level Special municipalities Provinces (streamlined)
2nd Level Provincial cities Counties
3rd Level Districts County-controlled cities Townships
Provinces (streamlined)
Special municipalities
  • Kaohsiung City
  • New Taipei City
  • Taichung City
  • Tainan City
  • Taipei City (Capital of the Republic of China)
Provincial cities
  • Chiayi City
  • Hsinchu City
  • Keelung City
Counties

In Taiwan Province:

In Fujian Province (Wade-Giles: Fuchien Postal:Fukien):

  • Lienchiang County (Matsu)
  • Kinmen County (Quemoy)
List of Taiwanese counties and cities

Demography

Government and politics of the Republic of China

Main article: Government of the Republic of China and Politics of the Republic of China

Branches of government

The government of the Republic of China has 5 branches, called "Yuan".

Executive Yuan

Legislative Yuan

Judicial Yuan

Control Yuan

Examination Yuan

Foreign relations of the Republic of China

International organization membership

The Republic of China is a member of:[1]

The Republic of China is excluded from:

  • United Nations
    • The Republic of China was a founding member of the UN, but was expelled in 1971 in favor of the PRC, through UNGA Resolution 2758
    • On 23 July 2007, the Republic of China's (15th) request to join the UN was rejected.[2]

Law and order

Military

ROC Navy Kang Ding-class (Lafayette-class) frigate with S-70C helicopter

History

Main article: History of Taiwan, History of the Republic of China, Timeline of the history of Taiwan, and Current events of Taiwan

History by field:

History by period:

Culture

Taiwan Pride 2005, a gay pride parade on Zhongxiao East Road in Taipei.
Great Buddha statue in Changhua City

Arts

Sports

Economy

Taipei is the Republic of China's capital city and financial center. Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010, but now ranks third.
KwanDu Bridge, Taipei

Education

See also

References

External links

Wikimedia Atlas of Taiwan


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