Fun facts about Kaohsiung
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The name 'Takau' was restored in the late 1670s when the town expanded drastically with immigrants from mainland China.
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of 2,952 km2 (1,140 mi2) making it the largest city in Taiwan by area. Kaohsiung City has a population of approximately 2.72 million people.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kaohsiung was known as 'Tankoya' to Europeans during the Dutch colonization of southern Taiwan.
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of 2,952 km2 (1,140 mi2) making it the largest city in Taiwan by area. Kaohsiung City has a population of approximately 2.72 million people.
From the “History” section
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Kaohsiung's natural landmarks include Ape Hill and Mount Banping.
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of 2,952 km2 (1,140 mi2) making it the largest city in Taiwan by area. Kaohsiung City has a population of approximately 2.72 million people.
From the “Geography” section
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Kaohsiung has the highest production of guava, jujube, and lychee in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of 2,952 km2 (1,140 mi2) making it the largest city in Taiwan by area. Kaohsiung City has a population of approximately 2.72 million people.
From the “Economy” section
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The 'Dome of Light' in the concourse of Formosa Boulevard Station is one of the world's largest public glass works of art.
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
Kaohsiung, officially Kaohsiung City, is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of 2,952 km2 (1,140 mi2) making it the largest city in Taiwan by area. Kaohsiung City has a population of approximately 2.72 million people.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: 毛貓大少爺 · CC BY-SA 2.0