Kate's Home Town: Taiwan

                                                                                                                               Area :36,000 square kilometers
                                                                                                                                Population: 23 million
                                                                                                                                Capital : Taipei City
                                                                                                                                Language : Mandarin/Taiwanese/
                                                                                                                                                 Hakka/Indigenous Languages

Nature:

Sun Moon Lake: Located in the center of Taiwan, this area is known for its verdant mountains and beautiful waters. The "Autumn Moon over the Twin Lakes" has long been considered one of Taiwan's not-to-be-missed Eight Scenes and is a favorite destination for domestic and foreign tourists

Taruku Gorge: Located in eastern Taiwan, this is a world-famous gorge carved out of marble. A magnificent and impressive wonder of nature, the area is also home to a wealth of Aboriginal cultures and magnificent stone artwork.

Ali Mountain: Sunrise, Sea of Clouds, Railway, Forest and Sunset are the Five Wonders of Alishan. Every year, for about a month centered around mid-March, Alishan is also wreathed in cherry blossoms

Kenting: Located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, this national park covers both land and sea. It is renowned for its wintering migratory birds, coastal forests,undersea coral, and tropical beaches where a variety of water sports are offered.

 History and Culture:

	Aboriginal Culture: General Information Homelands in Taiwan - Mountainous terrain running in five ranges from the northern to the southern tip of the island. - Narrow eastern plains - Orchid Island Languages - 14 living Formosan languages. Several of these are endangered or moribund. Tribes Recognized: Amis, Atayal, Bunun, Kavalan, Paiwan, Puyuma, Rukai, Saisiyat, Sakizaya, Seediq, Tao, Thao, Tsou, Truku Unrecognized: Babuza, Basay, Hoanya, Ketaqalan, Luilang, Pazeh/Kaxabu, Popora, Qauqaut, Siraya, Taokas, Trobiawan
Traditional Architecture: Taiwan forms the center of Chinese art and culture, which is not only obvious from the exhaustive collection of cultural relics from past dynasties exhibited in the famous National Palace Museum, but can also be perfectly illustrated by the traditional architecture and folk art found in Taiwan.
Food:	Taiwanese Culture after Dark: Night markets in Taiwan, are not just places to buy things to eat and drink and wear. They are also an essential part of nightlife for many Taiwanese people. Vendors selling popular snacks gather in the streets and jam into the alleys of the night markets, selling delicious food at good prices as part of the unforgettable experience of the night market.

Credit:
http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/search/index.asp
http://www.taiwanembassy.org/mp.asp?mp=1
http://cult.nc.hcc.edu.tw/atayal/atayal/at_0.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwanese_aborigines