Capital Of Taiwan

The capital of Taiwan is Taipei City, located at the northern tip on the island of Taiwan on the tip of the Tamsui River, it covers a land of 25km. Lying between two narrow valleys Keelung and Xindian rivers, the city is home to 2, 618, 772 people. It is the political, cultural, and economical center of Taiwan, and it known as the site for the National Palace Museum which has the one of the largest collections of Chinese artifacts and artworks in the world. Being a global city, it is part of major industrial areas; the railways, airports, and buses here connect it to all parts of the island. It has two major airports: the Taipei Songshan and Taiwan Taoyuan.

Founded in the early 18th century, Taipei soon became important for overseas trade and was then made the provincial capital of Taiwan in 1886, by the Qing Dynasty in China. As the Japanese overtook Taiwan, they let Taipei remain the capital; in fact, they enhanced the urban planning of the city, making it more extensively advanced. Soon after, the Republic of China overtook the lands of Taiwan again. The historical monuments and landmarks located here make Taipei a great tourist destination; it is also known for its night markets and performing arts. It is rich in ornate, beautiful temple housing and hosts several yearly festivals, including the Taipei lantern festivals.

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