Taipei

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/taipei

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Taipei?Northern Taiwan, situated in a basin surrounded by mountains
2. How many people live in Taipei?Approximately 2.6 million residents (2023)
3. When was Taipei built?Significant development began in the early 18th century
4. What makes Taipei a special city in Taiwan?Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and it mixes tall modern buildings with old temples, beautiful parks, and tasty street food. It is also famous for its technology factories and friendly people.
5. Why do people say Taipei is a city of nature and technology?Taipei has mountains and a national park right next to it, so there is lots of green space. At the same time, big companies like TSMC make electronics there.

Special Municipality: A city in Taiwan that has the same administrative status as a province.
Semiconductor Manufacturing: The process of creating microchips and integrated circuits used in electronics.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns.