Geography to write a practical assignment Introduction to Taiwan Geographic location Customs and traditions

The customs and habits of Taiwan Taiwan is a mountainous island. The central and eastern halves of the island are mostly high mountains ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level, which account for about one-third of the island's area, while the low mountains, hills, and plateaus below 1,000 meters and above 100 meters, as well as the coastal plain below 100 meters, also account for about one-third of the island each. In the eastern half of the alpine zone, there are sixty-two peaks over three thousand meters in elevation, of which twenty-two are over three thousand five hundred meters. It is rare in the world to have so many high mountains concentrated on such a not-so-large island. Overlooking the earth from space, you will find that in the vastness of the sea in the southeast of the motherland, inlaid with many crystalline jewel-like islands, among which there is a narrow open island shaped like a piece of banana leaf, which is the beautiful, rich and charming Taiwan Island. A.D. 1544 (Ming Jiajing 23 years), a Portuguese fleet sailed into the sea off Taiwan was surprised to find, in the morning sun, the end of the blue wave emerged in the forest, waterfalls as a line of green mountains, the red sun and colorful sunshine will be illuminated to the blue sea flow of gold, the peaks of the verdant, and they heartily exclaimed, "Ilhas!Formosa! Formosa!" (meaning beautiful island). This was the first time the West discovered Taiwan. In Taiwan, the marriage of the indigenous residents of the Sun Moon Lake area, although by the matchmaker's collusion, but quite free, feelings of dissatisfaction can be divorced, the man's family also does not block. However, the way of marriage is close to predatory marriage. The most interesting thing is that relatives of the two families beat each other up, and the more violent the beating, the closer the relationship. Taiwan Area: 36,000 square kilometers Population: about 23 million People: Han Chinese, Aborigines Languages: Mandarin/Taiwanese (Minnan) / Hakka / Aborigines Religions: Buddhism/Taoism/Christianity/Catholicism/Moslemism Taiwan is a long, narrow, north-south island, covering an area of about 36,000 square kilometers (14,400 square miles), located in southeastern mainland Asia, It is located in the southeastern part of the Asian mainland and the west coast of the Pacific Ocean between the East Asian island arcs, bordered by Japan and the Ryukyu Islands in the north and the Philippine Islands in the south, and is the hub for traveling to and from all parts of Asia; with its well-connected air network, it is one of the most convenient places to travel. Over the past 50 years, Taiwan has created a world-famous economic miracle. Products made in Taiwan are marketed all over the world and ranked as the world's 15th largest trading nation, and it is also a major source of foreign investment for mainland China and Southeast Asian countries. Taiwan is not a big country, but it is full of natural resources and humanistic features. In terms of natural resources, due to the constant movement of the earth's plates, Taiwan has a complex and varied topography, with rich landscapes of mountains, hills, plains, basins, islands, longitudinal valleys, and coasts; coupled with the passage of the Tropic of Cancer through the country, Taiwan possesses a wide variety of natural ecosystems such as the tropics, subtropics, and temperate zones. The high proportion of native endemic species, accounting for more than 20% of the 18,400 species of wildlife, such as the Cherry Blossom Hookbill Salmon, Taiwan Macaque, Taiwan Black Bear, and Blue-bellied Pheasant, has made Taiwan one of the world's most important conservation centers. In order to maintain the beautiful natural landscape and protect the ecology, there are 7 national parks and 13 national scenic areas, which gather the best natural beauty and tourism resources in Taiwan. Not only can you visit the majestic and dangerous mountain valleys of Taroko, but you can also take the mountain railroad train and watch the sunrise and sea of clouds of Alishan through the forests; or you can climb Jade Mountain, the No. 1 peak in Northeast Asia, to witness the majestic mountains and the changing scenery of the four seasons; and when you come to Kenting in Southern Taiwan, you can feel at ease with the strong marine vacation atmosphere, and it enjoys the name of "Hawaii in Asia"; and the Sun-Moon Lake is a dazzling pearl in the mountains, with lakes and mountains *****. Sun Moon Lake is a dazzling pearl in the mountains, with a breathtaking view of lakes and mountains! The east coast of Huadong and the vertical valley have preserved the purest natural atmosphere of Eastern Taiwan, while the outlying islands of Kinmen and Penghu have pieced together a distinctive flavor with a wealth of local characteristics and cultural and historical relics. ....... All these are the call and invitation of the beauty of the island! In terms of humanities, due to the integration of different ethnic groups such as Minnan, Hakka, foreign provinces and aborigines, a colorful and diverse humanities are formed, and a colorful scene of harmony***gloriousness is shown everywhere in religious beliefs, architecture, language, living habits and dietary flavors; among which "cuisine" is the most distinctive representative, such as Taiwanese, Hakka, Hunan, Szechuan, Japanese, and Korean cuisines, traditional snacks, and local specialties, presenting an excellent picture of the island. The most distinctive representative of "cuisine" is Taiwanese cuisine, Hakka cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Japanese and Korean cuisine, as well as traditional snacks and local specialties, all of which present a diversified and rich gastronomic feast, making Taiwan's reputation as the "Kingdom of Gourmet" highly recognized worldwide. Nature Formosa (Beautiful Island) is the name given by the Portuguese in the 16th century when they saw this verdant and beautiful island of Taiwan; yes, the lush green scenery of Taiwan will make you feel as if you were in a paradise outside the world. Located on the southeast coast of the Asian mainland, the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, Taiwan, between Japan and the Philippines, is located in the East Asian island arc of the central position, is the Asia-Pacific region of the sea, air transport transportation main road. It covers a total area of about 36,000 square kilometers (14,400 square miles). Taiwan is narrow from east to west and long from north to south. Two thirds of the island is covered with high forested mountains, while the rest is composed of hills, plateaus, coastal plains, and basins. The major mountain ranges all run north-south, with the Central Mountain Range running the length of the island from north to south, and serving as the watershed between Taiwan's eastern and western rivers; the Yushan Mountain Range on the western side, with a main peak of nearly 4,000 meters, is the highest peak in Northeast Asia. High Mountains Taiwan is rich in forested resources, with as many as 293 peaks over 3,000 meters, a geographical phenomenon rarely seen in the world. Because of this abundance of mountainous terrain, various types of hiking activities are popular in Taiwan, ranging from hiking in the countryside and intermediate mountains to climbing the high mountains, hiking in the valleys, exploring the source of streams, and long-distance cross-country walks, all of which allow you to experience the beauty of Taiwan's mountains and forests to the fullest by getting close to the lush streams and valleys. Not only that, Taiwan's six national parks also contain many special topographical landscapes: the canyon style of Taroko National Park cut by the Lifu River, Taiwan's highest stronghold - the highest peak in Northeast Asia, the steep rocky peaks of the century's wonders of Dabajian Mountain, as well as the volcanic cluster of the Datun Volcanic Complex of the Yangmingshan National Park that preserves the volcanic body and the lake of the caldera, and the tropical scrubland of Kenting National Park that is rich in the South Pacific style .... ...and Kinmen National Park, which is famous for its battlefield cultural relics. Marine World Taiwan has a rich marine ecology. In the Pacific Ocean on the east coast, you can see groups of bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, striped dolphins, Buddha's dolphins, and tropical class dolphins jumping over the sea. And in the south, Kenting and the outlying islands of Green Island and Penghu area, there are also beautiful coral formations, azure and beautiful marine world as far as the eye can see. Traveling Taiwan, you will see surprises! Ecological Parks Taiwan's warm climate, abundant rainfall, lagoon and sandbar, plains, basins, hills, plateaus, mountains and other types of terrain are available, so Taiwan has a rich and diverse flora and fauna, and has bred a wide variety of biological species, a large ecological parks formed in this regard. In addition, the growth of mud flats and mangrove forests along Taiwan's coastline attracts migratory birds from all over the world, making it a shelter for migratory birds to cross the border; there are summer migratory birds that come to Taiwan from the tropics to escape the summer heat in spring and summer, such as the eight-colored bird with beautiful plumage; and there are also winter migratory birds that come from the cold and temperate zones to Taiwan to escape the winter cold in the fall, such as the black-faced spoonbill, which is one of the few left in the world, and which comes to the Zengwen Creek mouth marshes in Taiwan to spend the winter each year, and in October each year, which comes to Taiwan for a winter visit. There are also winter migratory birds, such as the Black-faced Spoonbill, one of the few remaining in the world, which comes to Taiwan every year to spend the winter in the marshes at the mouth of the Tsengwen River, and the Gray-faced Vulture, which comes to Taiwan in October each year!