Taiwan (Traditional Chinese: 台灣 or 臺灣, Táiwān) is a self-governing group of islands off the coast of China. It is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Besides its crowded cities, Taiwan is also known for steep mountains and lush forests. Taiwan is home to a large number of impressive scenic sites, and Taipei is a center of culture, entertainment and leisure activities. The island is also a center of Chinese-language pop culture with a substantial entertainment industry.
The mainland Chinese government (the PRC) claims Taiwan as its territory. However, Taiwan is under de facto self-administration (the ROC), and to the treller is effectively a separate country. This page does not endorse the claims of either the PRC or ROC.
Regions[edit]