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The capital city is situated in the north. What is it called?

Taipei. When Taipei's 101 was completed in 2004 it became the world's tallest building at that time.

What are the colours of the Taiwanese flag?

Blue, white and red. When competing Taiwan has to be called Chinese Taipei and does not use its own flag.

From which province in China did the majority of the initial Chinese migrants come?

Fujian. The Fujian dialect is almosty identical to modern day Taiwanese.

Who is considered to be the Founding Father of the Republic of China?

Dr. Sun Yatsen. Sun Yatsen was the first president of the ROC but did not crave for power and so stepped down.

What's the highest mountain in Taiwan?

Yushan. Yushan means Jade mountain and at 3952m is higher than Japan's Mt. Fuji.

What is the traditional colour for weddings in Taiwan?

Red. The traditional gift is an even monetary sum given in a red envelope. White is actually the colour for death in Taiwan.

13 is an unlucky number in the west, but which number is unlucky in Taiwan?

4. In Chinese the number four sounds like the word for death.

This Taiwanese company ranks among the world's top ten branded PC vendors. Established in 1976, this company Group employs 7,800 people supporting dealers and distributors in over 100 countries.

Acer. Acer has been a major sponsor of the Taiwan Open (Golf) since the 2000 event.

Which one of these European nations never occupied any part of Taiwan?

France. The Dutch established the first capital on Taiwan in the southern city now known as Tainan.

What was the Portugese name for Taiwan?

Ilha Formosa. Ilha Formosa means beautiful island and when you get out of the polluted cities you can see why.