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Taiwan is an island which lies close to the mainland of China. Over sixty other small islands (the Pescadores) of which twenty are inhabited also belong to Taiwan. The capital city of Taiwan is Taipei. Kaohsiung is the second largest city in Taiwan and the island's most important port. It is also one of the biggest container ports in the world.

The people of Taiwan are led by one of the three Chinese traditional beliefs: the teachings of Confucius, Taoism and Buddhism. There are some minority Christians and other religious groups.

A country whose development was seriously damaged during the Second World War, Taiwan’s economy was more or less agriculture based till the 20th century. The economy grew with land reform measures and education along with industrialization. Today the service sector, especially finance is a major contributor to the economy. The trade ties with China ensure export to and import from China. Crops cultivated are rice, corn, sweet potatoes, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, fruit and tea. Manufacturing is important to the economy. Taiwan is a leading supplier of electronic goods and motor vehicles. Other industries include petroleum refining, iron and steel, cement, machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food processing, fisheries and the production of wood and bamboo products. Tourism is an important source of foreign currency.

The official language is Mandarin, though Taiwanese, a dialect of Fukien, is used by a lot of people. Hakka dialects and indigenous languages are also spoken. English is widely used in business.

Taiwanese cuisine is influenced by Fukien in southern China, which is also the place of origin of most of the population. Seafood is a particular specialty of Taiwan. The subtropical climate ensures a ready supply of fruit. Tea is the main drink: black tea, green tea and oolong are the most popular varieties. Wine is made from plums as well as grapes.

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