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USEFUL BUSINESS INFORMATION ON TAIWAN
1. Country Brief:
A. Introduction - About two-thirds of Taiwan is a rugged mountain landscape. The Chung-yang Shan range (central) dominates the island, with some 200 peaks exceeding 9,840 ft. (3,000 m).
West of the central mountain range the land is covered by rolling hills that descend gently into a somewhat flat region, north to south.
Taiwan is a geologically active island; earthquakes are frequent and the island is punctuated by numerous steam vents and hot sulfur springs.
There are over 150 rivers and large streams rising in the central mountains; the most significant rivers include the Choshui and Kaoping.
B. Climate - Taiwan is sub-tropical but the climate varies from hot and humid in the south tempering to cooler in the north and inland mountainous region. All over the country sudden rain showers frequently occur, making rainwear an essential part of a visitor's luggage. The driest time of year is autumn (September and October), which is followed by a short generally damp and chilly winter with snow on the island's mountain peaks. Summer temperatures can reach 90ºF (35ºC) at the coast. Summer is also typhoon season.
C. Geographical Area - 36,188 km²
D. Language - Mandarin Chinese
E. Currency With Exchange Rate - Taiwan New Dollars (TWD)
1.00 TWD = 0.0301667 USD
F. Population - 2007 estimate: 22,911,292
G. Major Cities – Kaohsiung, Tai Chung, Tainan, Keelung
2. Transportation:
A. Railway - total: 1,108 km (519 km electrified) (2002).
B. Road - total: 35,931 km; paved: 31,583 km (including 608 km of expressways); unpaved: 4,348 km (2000).
C. Airports - 39 (2002).
D. Waterways -
E. Sea ports - Chi-lung (Keelung), Hua-lien, Kao-hsiung, Su-ao, T'ai-chung.
3. Economy:
A. Major Manufacturing -
B. Major Export - $189.4 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.): computer products and electrical equipment, metals, textiles, plastics and rubber products, chemicals (2002).
C. Major Import - $181.6 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.): machinery and electrical equipment 44.5%, minerals, precision instruments (2002).
E. Major Industry - electronics, petroleum refining, armaments, chemicals, textiles, iron and steel, machinery, cement, food processing, vehicles, consumer products, pharmaceuticals.
F. Trade balance -
4. Trade Associations, Chamber of Commerce, Trade shows and Exhibitions in Taiwan:
Major Trade Associations
Chambers of Commerce
A) Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce & Industries
Telephone: 886-2-2716-3016
Fax: 886-2-2718-3683
B) American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei
86 Chung Shan N Road, Sec 2
Suite 1012, Chia Hsin Building Annex
10419 ROC Taipei
Taiwan
Telephone: 886-2-5817089
Fax: 886-2-5423376
Email: amcham@amcham.com.tw
Web: www.amcham.com.tw
C) Taiwan Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: 866-2-311-3144
Fax: 866-2-521-1980
Email: wellgot@taiwancc.org
Web: www.taiwancc.org
D) Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan
Telephone: 886-2-2325-6234
Fax: 886-2-2754-2572
Major Trade Shows
A) Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show
Start Date: 09-APR-2008
End Date: 12-APR-2008
Venue:
Taipei World Trade Center
Taipei, Taiwan
Organizer:
Taiwan External Trade Development Council
Center 1, 11th Floor, Unit No. 8, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade,
Mumbai, India.
Tel: +(91)-(22)-22163074/22163075/22163076
Fax: +(91)-(22)-22163078
B) Motorcycle Taiwan
Start Date: 09-APR-2008
End Date: 12-APR-2008
Venue:
Taipei World Trade Center
Taipei, Taiwan
Organizer:
Taiwan External Trade Development Council
Center 1, 11th Floor, Unit No. 8, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade,
Mumbai, India.
Tel: +(91)-(22)-22163074/22163075/22163076
Fax: +(91)-(22)-22163078
5. Useful links:
Taiwanese Importers, Dealers of Japanese Used Cars, Construction Machinery & Auto Parts | 
