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Background:
Taiwan is located in the Pacific Ocean just off the east coast of China. The tropic of Cancer runs through the middle of Taiwan, making the southern part of Taiwan very tropical. Taiwan is one of the most densely populated countries of the world with about 1595 people per square mile.

Climate:  
The island has a subtropical climate with an average temperature of 72 ° F (22 ° C) in the north and 75 ° F (24 ° C) in the south.  The rainy season occurs between June and August. 

Currency:        
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Exchange Rates:        
New Taiwan Dollars (NT) per US dollar - 32.84 (2007), 32.534 (2006),

Ethnic Groups: 
Taiwanese (including Hakka) 84%, mainland Chinese 14%, indigenous 2%

Government Type: 
Democracy

Languages:  
Mandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese (Min), Hakka dialects

National Capital:  
Taipei

National Holidays: 
Republic Day (Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution), 10 October

Population:  
22,920,946 (July 2008 est.)

Provinces:
Taiwan is divided into 18 counties, 5 municipalities and 2 special municipalities
Counties: Chang-hua, Chia-i, Hsin-chu, Hua-lien, I-lan, Kao-hsiung county, Kin-men, Lien-chiang, Miao-li, Nan-t'ou, P'eng-hu, P'ing-tung, T'ai-chung, T'ai-nan, T'ai-pei county, T'ai-tung, T'ao-yuan, and Yun-lin
Municipalities: Chia-i, Chi-lung, Hsin-chu, T'ai-chung, T'ai-nan Special Municipilities:  Kao-hsiung city, T'ai-pei city

Religions:  
Buddhist and Taoist 93%, Christian 4.5%, other 2.5%