Taiwan Facts

Taiwan is an island in east asia. It is located off the coast of mainland China. It is south of Japan and north of the Philippines. Taiwan is 245 miles long and 89 miles wide. 80% of the population speak mandarin and taiwanese. English is a second language. The population of Taiwan is 23 million. The president is Chen Shui-bian. The capital is Taipei city. This is where the orphanage is located. Taiwan is 12 hours ahead of the eastern part of the US. Taipei is a very busy city very similar to New York City.