Asian Network of Major Cities 21

Located in northern Taiwan, Taipei is the political, economic, financial, and cultural center of Taiwan. It has a thriving arts and academic scene and countless modern commercial buildings. Taipei is blessed with a warm climate and is a town of large-hearted people and bountiful nature. With its vibrant cultural and economic growth, it has become a modern international metropolis. Taipei has it all: scenic mountains and rivers, history-laden relics, a rich diversity of artistic performances, delectable cuisine from all over China, a limitless communications network, a fast and convenient transportation system... These are what qualify Taipei as a "world-class city"; these are also what makes everyone who has visited Taipei, has lived in Taipei, or still lives in Taipei fall in love with the city. Taipei always welcomes everyone to experience first-hand its warmth and vibrancy.

Total area ：　271.80km²

Natural environment ：　 Taipei city and the suburban in its vicinity belong to a typical basin of the fourth series new stratum, according to analysis of geologists. Long time ago, it was a large lake. After soils and debris had deposited there for dozens of millions of years, it became a piece of land.

Climate / annual average temperature / annual average precipitation ：　 subtropical / 23.8ºC(2002) / 1,346.4mm(2002)

Urban problems ：　air pollution / short supply of parking space

Urban planning ：　 In order to adapt Taipei City to the environmental changes, the city government had not only reviewed and discussed on present land zoning on Taipei but also set up several special development plans. Under the guidance of the comprehensive plans, Taipei is expected to accelerate its steps to become a modern and international metropolis.

Ethnicity and language(s) ：　Chinese / Mandarin, Taiwanese dialect, Hakka dialect

Population (2010)：　2,600,000

Outline：　 The center of Taiwan economy/having competitive edge in the international trade and high-tech manufacturing products/The world largest base of semiconductor production

Major industry and main produce：　 finance, information, semiconductor materials, electoronic products, and garment