Taiwan

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, in East Asia and across the Taiwan Strait. The main island of Taiwan has an area of 35,808 square kilometers (13,826 sq mi) and a population estimate of over 23 million people as at 2017. It also encompasses various other islands including Green Island and Orchid Island to its east.

The ROC government currently administers all these territories but only Mainland areas such as Fujian Province are considered part of “China” by most international organizations since 1949 when both sides split after Chinese Civil War between Kuomintang-led ROC government and Communist Party led People’s Republic Of China(PRC).

Taiwan is known for being one of four Asian Tigers with high economic growth during late 20th century due to industrialization efforts made by former authoritarian leader Chiang Kai-shek , father founder current president Tsai Ing-wen . Its economy focuses on technology development nowadays while maintaining human rights standards that have been praised internationally . In terms particular cultural aspects traditional Chinese values still play important role society even if they were influenced few foreign elements throughout history mainly Japanese culture which occupied archipelago 1895 until 1945 then replaced American military bases 1951 till 1979 .
As result this diversity Taiwanese culture unique blend modern western lifestyle combined ancient customs rituals making it interesting destination tourists explore rich heritage enjoy delicious cuisine variety attractions like Taroko Gorge National Park Sun Moon Lake Alishan etcetera experiences offered beautiful natural landscapes metropolitan cities like Taipei Kaohsiung Taichung offer visitors glimpse into vibrant nightlife culinary delights booming shopping industry leisure activities diverse range museums galleries theatres clubs pubs bars markets temples many more must see places visit rank seventh highest Human Development Index world with standard living quality that makes it attractive place live work study retire relax or just spend holidays discovering hidden gems waiting discovered amazing land Formosa “Beautiful” fact translates name given Portuguese sailors sixteenth century .