Outline of Taiwan
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Taiwan:
Taiwan – unitary sovereign state located in East Asia.[1]. It is also known as the Republic of China (ROC), and as such was established in mainland China in 1912. It governed most of mainland China prior to outbreak of the civil war, then received Taiwan and associated islands from the Surrender of Japan at the end of World War II in late 1945. However, the ROC lost its mainland territory in the Chinese Civil War to Communist forces who founded the People's Republic of China (PRC) on that territory in 1949, and the ROC relocated its government to the island of Taiwan, which composes most of its current territory.
[edit] General reference
- Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪˈwɑn/ (
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- Mandarin: [tʰai˧˥u̯an˥˥]
- Common English state names: Taiwan; archaic Formosa
- Official English state names: The Republic of China
- Common endonym(s): 臺灣 / 台灣 (Táiwan)
- Official endonym(s): 臺灣 / 台灣 – 中華民國 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó)
- Adjectival(s): Taiwanese (disambiguation)
- Demonym(s): Taiwanese
- Etymology: Name of Taiwan
- International rankings of Taiwan
- ISO country codes: TW, TWN, 158
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:TW
- Internet country code top-level domain: .tw
[edit] Geography of Taiwan
Main article: Geography of Taiwan
- Taiwan is:
- a common name used for the Republic of China since the 1970s, to avoid confusion with the People's Republic of China (mainland China)
- also the name of the main island (Formosa)
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Eurasia (but not on the mainland)
- Pacific Ocean
- Time zone: Chungyuan Standard Time (UTC+08)
- Extreme points of Taiwan
- High: Yu Shan 3,952 m (12,966 ft)
- Low: South China Sea 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: 1,566 km
- Population of Taiwan: 22,805,547 people (2006 estimate) - 49th most populous country
- Area of Taiwan: 35,801 km2 (13,823 sq mi) - 39th largest country
- Atlas of Taiwan
[edit] Environment of Taiwan
- Climate of Taiwan
- Geology of Taiwan
- National parks in Taiwan
- Wildlife of Taiwan
- Endemic species of Taiwan
- Fauna of Taiwan
- Mammals of Taiwan
- Flora of Taiwan
[edit] Geographic features of Taiwan
- Hot springs in Taiwan - Taiwan has one of the highest concentrations of hot springs in the World.
- Islands of the Republic of China
- Mountains in Taiwan
- Rivers in Taiwan
- Taiwan Strait
- World Heritage Sites in Taiwan: None
[edit] Regions of Taiwan
Main article: Regions of Taiwan
[edit] Ecoregions of Taiwan
[edit] Administrative divisions of the Republic of China
- Main articles: Administrative divisions of the Republic of China and List of cities in Taiwan
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1st Level Special municipalities Provinces (streamlined) 2nd Level Provincial cities Counties 3rd Level Districts County-controlled cities Townships
[edit] Provinces of Taiwan
Main article: Provinces of the Republic of China
[edit] Special municipalities
Main article: Special municipality of Taiwan
- Kaohsiung City
- New Taipei City
- Taichung City
- Tainan City
- Taipei City (Capital of the Republic of China)
[edit] Provincial cities
Main article: Provincial city (Taiwan)
[edit] Counties
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[edit] List of Taiwanese counties and cities
[edit] Demography of Taiwan
Main article: Demographics of Taiwan
[edit] Government and politics of Taiwan
- Main article: Government of the Republic of China and Politics of the Republic of China
- Form of government: semi-presidential representative democratic republic
- Capital of the Republic of China: Taipei
[edit] Elections in Taiwan
[edit] Taiwan policy and ideology
- Desinicization
- Formosan League for Reemancipation
- Iron rice bowl
- Iron vote
- Irredentism
- Nationalism in Taiwan
- Taiwanese localization movement
- Tangwai
- Three Principles of the People
[edit] Political parties
- Political parties in Taiwan
- Civil Party (Republic of China)
- Democratic Progressive Party
- Green Party Taiwan
- Natural Law Party
- New Party (Republic of China)
- Pan-Blue coalition
- Pan-Green Coalition
- Peasant Party (Republic of China)
- People First Party
- Taiwan Independence Party
- Taiwan Solidarity Union
[edit] Branches of government
Main article: Government of the Republic of China
The government of the Republic of China has 5 branches, called "Yuan".
[edit] Executive Yuan
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Main article: Executive Yuan
- Head of state: President of the Republic of China, Ma Ying-jeou
- Head of government: Premier of the Republic of China, Liu Chao-shiuan
- Cabinet of the Republic of China
[edit] Legislative Yuan
Main article: Legislative Yuan
[edit] Judicial Yuan
Main articles: Judicial Yuan and Law of the Republic of China
[edit] Control Yuan
Main article: Control Yuan
[edit] Examination Yuan
Main article: Examination Yuan
[edit] Foreign relations of the Republic of China
Main articles: Foreign relations of the Republic of China and Political status of Taiwan
- Cross-Strait relations
- Diplomatic missions of Taiwan
- Four Noes and One Without
- Four-Stage Theory of the Republic of China
- Free Area of the Republic of China
- ISO 3166-2:TW
- List of Chinese Taipei Representatives to APEC
- Legal status of Taiwan
- Passports
- "Republic of Taiwan"
- Sino-Pacific relations
- Taiwan independence
- Republic of China-United States relations
- Visa policy of the Republic of China
[edit] International organization membership
The Republic of China is a member of:
- Asian Development Bank (ADB) (as Chinese Taipei)
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (as Chinese Taipei)
- Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE)
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (as Chinese Taipei)
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) (as Chinese Taipei)
- International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) (as Chinese Taipei)
- World Confederation of Labour (WCL)
- World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU)
- World Trade Organization (WTO) (as Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, "Chinese Taipei")
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]
[edit] Law and order
Main article: Law of the Republic of China
- Capital punishment in the Republic of China
- Constitution of the Republic of China
- Corporal punishment in Taiwan
- Human rights in Taiwan
- Identification in Taiwan
- Law enforcement in Taiwan
[edit] Political/Legal Status of Taiwan
- Chinese reunification
- Legal status of Taiwan
- Political status of Taiwan
- Taiwan cession
- Taiwan independence
[edit] Legal Documentation of Taiwan Status
- Treaty of Shimonoseki
- Cairo Conference
- Potsdam Declaration
- Treaty of Peace with Japan
- Treaty of Taipei
- General Order No. 1
- Japanese Instrument of Surrender
- Charter of the United Nations
- Yalta Conference
- Shanghai Communique
[edit] Military
Main article: Republic of China Armed Forces
[edit] Politicians
- Annette Lu
- John Chang
- Morris Chang
- Chen Shui-bian
- Chiang Ching-kuo
- Chiang Kai-shek
- Chu Mei-feng
- Frank Hsieh
- Evonne Hsu
- Katsura Taro
- Lee Teng-hui
- Lee Yuan-tseh
- Li Ao
- Lien Chan
- Ma Ying-jeou
- Pai Hsien-yung
- Peng Ming-min
- James Soong
- Sisy Chen
- Soong May-ling
- Su Tseng-chang
- Wang Jin-pyng
- Wang Yung-ching
- Yen Chia-kan
- Yu Shyi-kun
[edit] History of Taiwan
- Main articles: History of Taiwan, History of the Republic of China
- Archaeological sites
- Historical sites
- 228 Incident
- 32 Demands
- Kaohsiung Incident
- Koxinga
- Timeline of Taiwanese history
[edit] By period
- Prehistory 50000 BCE – 1540 CE
- Kingdom of Middag 1540 – 1732
- European Taiwan 1624 – 1662
- Kingdom of Tungning 1662 – 1683
- Qing Taiwan 1683 – 1895
- Republic of Taiwan 1895
- Japanese Taiwan 1895 – 1945
- Taiwanese Communist Party
- Post-War Taiwan 1945 – present
- March 19, 2004 assassination attempt in Taiwan
[edit] By region
[edit] By subject
[edit] Historical figures
[edit] Culture of Taiwan
Main article: Culture of Taiwan
- Architecture of Taiwan
- Cuisine of Taiwan
- Festivals in Taiwan
- Holidays in Taiwan
- Languages of Taiwan
- Media in Taiwan
- National symbols of the Republic of China
- Night markets in Taiwan
- People of Taiwan
- Prostitution in Taiwan
- Scenic areas in Taiwan
- Taiwan's identity crisis
- Tea culture of Taiwan
- World Heritage Sites in Taiwan: None
[edit] Arts in Taiwan
- Art in Taiwan
- Cinema of Taiwan
- Dance in Taiwan
- Literature of Taiwan
- Music of Taiwan
- Photography in Taiwan
- Television in Taiwan
[edit] Mass Media of Taiwan
- Media of Taiwan
- International Community Radio Taipei
- The China Post
- Taipei Times
- Taiwan News
- Public Television Service
- TVBS
[edit] Museums in Taiwan
- National Palace Museum
- Taipei Fine Arts Museum
- National Museum of History
- Museum of World Religions
- New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum
- Tamkang University Maritime Museum
- Taiwan Nougat Museum
- Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines
- Pinglin Tea Industry Museum
- National Taiwan Museum
- Republic of China Armed Forces Museum
- Miniatures Museum of Taiwan
[edit] Religion in Taiwan
[edit] Sports in Taiwan
Main article: Sports in Taiwan
- Professional baseball in Taiwan - Baseball is the most popular sport in Taiwan.
- Super Basketball League
[edit] Economy of Taiwan
Main article: Economy of Taiwan
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 24th (twenty-fourth)
- Agriculture in Taiwan
- Banking in Taiwan
- Communications in Taiwan
- Companies of Taiwan
- Currency of Taiwan: Dollar
- Economic history of Taiwan
- Energy in Taiwan
- Four Asian Tigers
- Health care in Taiwan
- Iron rice bowl
- Taiwan Miracle
- Taiwan Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Taiwan
- Transportation in Taiwan
[edit] Education in Taiwan
Main article: Education in Taiwan
- Academia Sinica
- History of education in Taiwan
- National Taiwan University
- List of universities in Taiwan
- Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association
- Taiwan ROCSAUT
[edit] Research Institutes
- Yuan T. Lee
- Academia Sinica
- Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology
- Industrial Technology Research Institute
- National Health Research Institutes
- National Space Organization
[edit] See also
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Chinese language edition of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
Main article: Taiwan
- Index of Taiwan-related articles
- List of international rankings
- List of Taiwan-related topics
- Outline of Asia
- Outline of China
- Outline of geography
[edit] References
- ^ "Sea Surface Observation in the Taiwan Strait Using Satellite Imager from HRPT Station". Environmental Protection Agency, Republic of China. http://ivy3.epa.gov.tw/OMISAR/Data/OMISAR/wksp.mtg/WOM9/01-1445Kuo_rev.htm. Retrieved 2011-01-23.
- ^ News.bbc.co.uk 2007
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