Southeast Asian travel destinations have gained tremendous popularity among tourists. If you are making travel plans to visit Taiwan, a natural gateway for travelers in Asia, take a look at the map and brief description to familiarize yourself with the geography of the country.
This tobacco leaf shaped island country is bisected by the Tropic of Cancer. It is 100 miles from the southeastern coast of mainland China, midway between Korea and Japan to the north and Hong Kong and Philippines to the south. Taiwan has a coastline of 1,566 km (971 miles) and has a population of 22,725,947. The total land area covers 32,260 km (20,001 miles) and water covers 13,720 km (8,506 miles) which totals 35,980 sq km (22,308 sq mi).
Asian Travel Destination - Taiwan – Full of Surprises
If you are a mountain climber, Taiwan is definitely a place you should visit. Approximately ⅔ of Taiwan is rocky mountainous ranges, with peaks exceeding height of 3,000 meters (9,900 ft). The highest peak, YU Shan, is about 3,952 meters (13,042 ft). Taiwan has 150 rivers and large streams. The most prominent rivers include Choshui and Kaoping.
Minerals (especially gold, silver, copper and coal) are produced in Taiwan. Among forest products, the main resources are hardwoods and natural camphor. Recently natural gas and petroleum have been discovered.
Major Cities of Taiwan
Your travel will be easier if some cities of Taiwan are known to you before you make your travel plan for Taiwan. Besides the capitol city of Taipei, major cities of Taiwan are Kaohsiung, Tainan, Taichung and Chilung
Climate of Taiwan
Before planning your trip you should know that Taiwan’s climate is semitropical and the country gets moderate to heavy rainfall. The average daytime temperature in the summer, May to September, ranges between 27° - 35°C (81° to 95°F). The average daytime temperature in winter, December to February, is 12° to 16°C (54° to 61°F) with snow falling on the highest mountain only. Make Taiwan a part of you travel and tourism plan and visit this must-see destination of Southeast Asia. Study the Taiwan map carefully to make your journey a fun affair.
