Lamay Island

Lamay Island

Lamay Island or Golden Lion Islandref|AFM (zh-cpw|c=|p="Xiǎo Liúqiú"|w="Hsiao Liu-ch'iu") is an island which belongs to the Republic of China (Taiwan). It has an area of 6.8 km² and a population of over 14,500 residents in 8 villages. It lies 15 km (8 nautical miles) west of Tungkang and it is Taiwan's only coral island.

There are no rivers on the island, and farming is very difficult. Most residents make their living by fishing, and in recent years the island has become noted for cage aquaculture. Efforts for planned development received a boost after the island was included in the Tapeng Bay National Scenic Area in 2004. Some of the best known local sights include Black Ghost Cave, Beautiful Maiden Cave, Houshih Rock Formations, and Venice Beach.

The island is administered as Liouciou Township (zh-cht|c=|hp=Liúqiú Xiāng|tp=Lióucióu Siang), Pingtung County.

ee also

*List of islands of the Republic of China

References

* [http://www.xpatmag.com/magazine/volume1/issue1disaster/vile2.htm Black Ghost Cave Incident]

External links

* [http://travel.network.com.tw/tourguide/island/liuqiu/ Tapeng Bay National Scenic Area] zh icon


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