What did the Portugese name Taiwan when they discovered it in 1590?
"Ilha Formosa" or "Beautiful Island."
What is the primary language spoken in Taiwan?
Mandarin
What is the capital of Taiwan?
Taipei City ; 台北市 ; Táiběi shì
What are the colors of the Taiwanese flag?
Blue, White, and Red. Named 青天白日滿地紅: Qing Tian Bai Ri Man Di Hong
This East Asian country colonized Taiwan for 50 years and it's cultural impressions are still around.
Japan
The population of Taiwan primarily follow the _____ faith.
Buddhist
How many stories is the Taipei 101?
101!
What is the national flower of Taiwan?
Plum Blossom ; 梅花 ; Méihuā
What is the oldest city in Taiwan?
T'ai-nan 台南 establish in 1590
This world famous drink originated in Taiwan in 1980s
Boba/Pearl Milk Tea; 波霸/珍珠奶茶 ; Bōbà/zhēnzhū nǎichá
This is the largest natural lake in Taiwan.
Sun Moon Lake ; 日月潭 ; Rìyuè tán
This popular hot snack is found in all 7-ELEVEN stores traditionally costing 10 NT (~ $0.33 USD)
Tea eggs ; 茶葉蛋 ; Cháyè dàn
Who is the current President of Taiwan?
Tsai Ing-wen 蔡英文; Cài Yīngwén
What percent of the Taiwanese population is indigenous?
~2%
Taiwan is ___ many miles long from North to South and ____ many miles wide East to West.
245 miles (395 km) ; 90 miles (145 km)
This song is played by Taiwanese Garbage trucks.
Fur Elise by Bethoven