Fun facts about Keelung
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Keelung was originally called Pak-kang according to early Chinese accounts.
Keelung
Taiwan
Keelung, Chilung or Jilong, officially known as Keelung City, is a major port city in northeastern Taiwan. The city is part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area with neighboring New Taipei City and Taipei.
From the “Name” section
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The Spanish built a fort called San Salvador de Quelung in Keelung in 1624.
Keelung
Taiwan
Keelung, Chilung or Jilong, officially known as Keelung City, is a major port city in northeastern Taiwan. The city is part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area with neighboring New Taipei City and Taipei.
From the “History” section
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Keelung is known as one of the wettest and gloomiest cities in the world.
Keelung
Taiwan
Keelung, Chilung or Jilong, officially known as Keelung City, is a major port city in northeastern Taiwan. The city is part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area with neighboring New Taipei City and Taipei.
From the “Geography” section
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Keelung became the 'loneliest' city in Taiwan in 2024, with over 41 percent of households comprising one person living alone.
Keelung
Taiwan
Keelung, Chilung or Jilong, officially known as Keelung City, is a major port city in northeastern Taiwan. The city is part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area with neighboring New Taipei City and Taipei.
From the “Demographics” section
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Keelung Port was recognized as Asia’s best cruise home port in 2017.
Keelung
Taiwan
Keelung, Chilung or Jilong, officially known as Keelung City, is a major port city in northeastern Taiwan. The city is part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area with neighboring New Taipei City and Taipei.
From the “Economy” section
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