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Here is your Friday Fun Fact: Greenland is almost 60x larger than Taiwan. Greenland’s ice sheet is so thick only Taiwan’s highest mountains, like Yushan, would poke out of it.
February 13, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Here is your Friday Fun Fact: Greenland is almost 60x larger than Taiwan. Greenland’s ice sheet is so thick only Taiwan’s highest mountains, like Yushan, would poke out of it.
Here’s a challenge for your next trip to Taiwan: visit all of its key geographic locations.
Which ones have you already been to?
Which ones have you already been to?
February 9, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Here’s a challenge for your next trip to Taiwan: visit all of its key geographic locations.
Which ones have you already been to?
Which ones have you already been to?
Here’s your Friday fun fact:
These are the regions you can reach by traveling in a straight line east or west (along a latitude) or north or south (along a longitude) from Taiwan.
These are the regions you can reach by traveling in a straight line east or west (along a latitude) or north or south (along a longitude) from Taiwan.
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Here’s your Friday fun fact:
These are the regions you can reach by traveling in a straight line east or west (along a latitude) or north or south (along a longitude) from Taiwan.
These are the regions you can reach by traveling in a straight line east or west (along a latitude) or north or south (along a longitude) from Taiwan.
As of December 2025, number of foreign residents in Taiwan has increased compared to the previous year. Most of this growth comes from SEA countries.
Figures include only people with a valid residence permit. Actual number of foreigners in Taiwan is higher when including other types of visa holders.
Figures include only people with a valid residence permit. Actual number of foreigners in Taiwan is higher when including other types of visa holders.
February 4, 2026 at 1:20 AM
As of December 2025, number of foreign residents in Taiwan has increased compared to the previous year. Most of this growth comes from SEA countries.
Figures include only people with a valid residence permit. Actual number of foreigners in Taiwan is higher when including other types of visa holders.
Figures include only people with a valid residence permit. Actual number of foreigners in Taiwan is higher when including other types of visa holders.
PLA activity around Taiwan declined in January 2026 compared to both January 2025 and December 2025.
Aircraft sorties and median line crossings were lower.
One exception stands out: balloon activity increased sharply, with near-daily detections.
Source: Taiwan Ministry of National Defense.
Aircraft sorties and median line crossings were lower.
One exception stands out: balloon activity increased sharply, with near-daily detections.
Source: Taiwan Ministry of National Defense.
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
PLA activity around Taiwan declined in January 2026 compared to both January 2025 and December 2025.
Aircraft sorties and median line crossings were lower.
One exception stands out: balloon activity increased sharply, with near-daily detections.
Source: Taiwan Ministry of National Defense.
Aircraft sorties and median line crossings were lower.
One exception stands out: balloon activity increased sharply, with near-daily detections.
Source: Taiwan Ministry of National Defense.
Did you know?
Taipei City runs nearly 400 bus routes.
The network is so dense it mirrors the city’s street grid almost perfectly.
Taipei City runs nearly 400 bus routes.
The network is so dense it mirrors the city’s street grid almost perfectly.
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Did you know?
Taipei City runs nearly 400 bus routes.
The network is so dense it mirrors the city’s street grid almost perfectly.
Taipei City runs nearly 400 bus routes.
The network is so dense it mirrors the city’s street grid almost perfectly.
Taiwan’s climate is far more extreme than most people expect.
Much of the island is temperate, the far south is tropical, and high in the mountains Taiwan even reaches tundra climate comparable to parts of northern Canada, Greenland, or northern Siberia.
All of this on one small island.
Much of the island is temperate, the far south is tropical, and high in the mountains Taiwan even reaches tundra climate comparable to parts of northern Canada, Greenland, or northern Siberia.
All of this on one small island.
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Taiwan’s climate is far more extreme than most people expect.
Much of the island is temperate, the far south is tropical, and high in the mountains Taiwan even reaches tundra climate comparable to parts of northern Canada, Greenland, or northern Siberia.
All of this on one small island.
Much of the island is temperate, the far south is tropical, and high in the mountains Taiwan even reaches tundra climate comparable to parts of northern Canada, Greenland, or northern Siberia.
All of this on one small island.
Taiwan has a population of about 23 million people.
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
January 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Taiwan has a population of about 23 million people.
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
This Saturday, Taipei 101 will be watched around the world.
Alex Honnold is free climbing the tower live on Netflix.
When he reaches the top, this is how far he can see (If weather is good enough).
Alex Honnold is free climbing the tower live on Netflix.
When he reaches the top, this is how far he can see (If weather is good enough).
January 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM
This Saturday, Taipei 101 will be watched around the world.
Alex Honnold is free climbing the tower live on Netflix.
When he reaches the top, this is how far he can see (If weather is good enough).
Alex Honnold is free climbing the tower live on Netflix.
When he reaches the top, this is how far he can see (If weather is good enough).
A cold wave has reached Taiwan. Yes, it can snow here.
Despite its subtropical climate, snowfall is common in winter above 3,000 m and can reach much lower elevations during strong cold surges.
This map shows where snow is most likely to occur and why altitude matters more than latitude.
Despite its subtropical climate, snowfall is common in winter above 3,000 m and can reach much lower elevations during strong cold surges.
This map shows where snow is most likely to occur and why altitude matters more than latitude.
January 23, 2026 at 12:54 AM
A cold wave has reached Taiwan. Yes, it can snow here.
Despite its subtropical climate, snowfall is common in winter above 3,000 m and can reach much lower elevations during strong cold surges.
This map shows where snow is most likely to occur and why altitude matters more than latitude.
Despite its subtropical climate, snowfall is common in winter above 3,000 m and can reach much lower elevations during strong cold surges.
This map shows where snow is most likely to occur and why altitude matters more than latitude.
How many of these company logos do you recognize?
And which one surprised you to see in this map?
This map shows where major Taiwanese companies are headquartered and how industries cluster across the island.
And which one surprised you to see in this map?
This map shows where major Taiwanese companies are headquartered and how industries cluster across the island.
January 21, 2026 at 1:25 AM
How many of these company logos do you recognize?
And which one surprised you to see in this map?
This map shows where major Taiwanese companies are headquartered and how industries cluster across the island.
And which one surprised you to see in this map?
This map shows where major Taiwanese companies are headquartered and how industries cluster across the island.
Taiwan’s top 10 companies by market capitalization.
You may not recognize most of the names, but you are almost certainly using their technology. From smartphones to data centers, Taiwanese firms sit at the core of global supply chains.
Which of these companies were you already familiar with?
You may not recognize most of the names, but you are almost certainly using their technology. From smartphones to data centers, Taiwanese firms sit at the core of global supply chains.
Which of these companies were you already familiar with?
January 19, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Taiwan’s top 10 companies by market capitalization.
You may not recognize most of the names, but you are almost certainly using their technology. From smartphones to data centers, Taiwanese firms sit at the core of global supply chains.
Which of these companies were you already familiar with?
You may not recognize most of the names, but you are almost certainly using their technology. From smartphones to data centers, Taiwanese firms sit at the core of global supply chains.
Which of these companies were you already familiar with?
Which areas of Taiwan are closest to which neighbor.
January 16, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Which areas of Taiwan are closest to which neighbor.
How many earthquakes does Taiwan see in a year?
In 2025, there were 654 earthquakes with M > 3. Most went unnoticed.
But the last one stands out: the M 7.0 earthquake in Yilan just after Christmas.
Did you feel it?
In 2025, there were 654 earthquakes with M > 3. Most went unnoticed.
But the last one stands out: the M 7.0 earthquake in Yilan just after Christmas.
Did you feel it?
January 14, 2026 at 1:08 AM
How many earthquakes does Taiwan see in a year?
In 2025, there were 654 earthquakes with M > 3. Most went unnoticed.
But the last one stands out: the M 7.0 earthquake in Yilan just after Christmas.
Did you feel it?
In 2025, there were 654 earthquakes with M > 3. Most went unnoticed.
But the last one stands out: the M 7.0 earthquake in Yilan just after Christmas.
Did you feel it?
Taiwan’s county and city emblems/logos. Have you seen them all? Which one is your favorite?
Please note that some counties and cities have multiple emblems, one for the county/city and one for the respective government.
Please note that some counties and cities have multiple emblems, one for the county/city and one for the respective government.
January 12, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Taiwan’s county and city emblems/logos. Have you seen them all? Which one is your favorite?
Please note that some counties and cities have multiple emblems, one for the county/city and one for the respective government.
Please note that some counties and cities have multiple emblems, one for the county/city and one for the respective government.
Taiwan has officially become a super-aged society: at the end of 2025, 20% of the population was 65 or older. At the same time, the birth rate has been declining for decades, and the population has been shrinking since 2019 with no reversal in sight.
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Taiwan has officially become a super-aged society: at the end of 2025, 20% of the population was 65 or older. At the same time, the birth rate has been declining for decades, and the population has been shrinking since 2019 with no reversal in sight.
Taiwan has more than 13,000 convenience stores. 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are the two dominant chains, operating roughly 10,000 stores combined. This map shows the number of convenience stores in each district and township across Taiwan.
January 9, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Taiwan has more than 13,000 convenience stores. 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are the two dominant chains, operating roughly 10,000 stores combined. This map shows the number of convenience stores in each district and township across Taiwan.
Taiwan redrawn by its river network. Orange and green colored rivers highlight the main watershed across the island.
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Taiwan redrawn by its river network. Orange and green colored rivers highlight the main watershed across the island.
Even though Taiwan lies in the subtropical zone, snowfall is possible in winter.
It mainly occurs above 3,000 m, with rare events at lower elevations during strong cold waves.
The snow season runs from December to February, peaking in January.
@foreignersintw.bsky.social has a Snow Chasing Guide
It mainly occurs above 3,000 m, with rare events at lower elevations during strong cold waves.
The snow season runs from December to February, peaking in January.
@foreignersintw.bsky.social has a Snow Chasing Guide
January 5, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Even though Taiwan lies in the subtropical zone, snowfall is possible in winter.
It mainly occurs above 3,000 m, with rare events at lower elevations during strong cold waves.
The snow season runs from December to February, peaking in January.
@foreignersintw.bsky.social has a Snow Chasing Guide
It mainly occurs above 3,000 m, with rare events at lower elevations during strong cold waves.
The snow season runs from December to February, peaking in January.
@foreignersintw.bsky.social has a Snow Chasing Guide
PLA Air Force activity around Taiwan in December 2025.
Without the late-December “Justice Mission 2025” exercise, activity would have remained relatively low. The exercise itself, however, pushed December to one of the months with the highest sortie counts in 2025.
Without the late-December “Justice Mission 2025” exercise, activity would have remained relatively low. The exercise itself, however, pushed December to one of the months with the highest sortie counts in 2025.
January 2, 2026 at 1:35 AM
PLA Air Force activity around Taiwan in December 2025.
Without the late-December “Justice Mission 2025” exercise, activity would have remained relatively low. The exercise itself, however, pushed December to one of the months with the highest sortie counts in 2025.
Without the late-December “Justice Mission 2025” exercise, activity would have remained relatively low. The exercise itself, however, pushed December to one of the months with the highest sortie counts in 2025.
Happy New Year 2026.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.
This year I chose a retro approach for the image. A few days ago, I came across some pixel art on social media, which gave me the idea to create something similar myself, with the help of AI.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.
This year I chose a retro approach for the image. A few days ago, I came across some pixel art on social media, which gave me the idea to create something similar myself, with the help of AI.
December 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Happy New Year 2026.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.
This year I chose a retro approach for the image. A few days ago, I came across some pixel art on social media, which gave me the idea to create something similar myself, with the help of AI.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.
This year I chose a retro approach for the image. A few days ago, I came across some pixel art on social media, which gave me the idea to create something similar myself, with the help of AI.
Taiwan’s population density simply divide into three major categories.
December 31, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Taiwan’s population density simply divide into three major categories.
Almost there. Two more followers.
December 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Almost there. Two more followers.
New Year’s Eve is coming up.
This map shows good locations to watch the Taipei 101 fireworks, including spots that also work well for photography and video.
This map shows good locations to watch the Taipei 101 fireworks, including spots that also work well for photography and video.
December 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
New Year’s Eve is coming up.
This map shows good locations to watch the Taipei 101 fireworks, including spots that also work well for photography and video.
This map shows good locations to watch the Taipei 101 fireworks, including spots that also work well for photography and video.
Taiwan’s road network is longer than the Earth’s circumference at the equator.
With around 42,000 km of roads, Taiwan ranks 73rd worldwide. The network is so dense that it effectively redraws the island itself.
With around 42,000 km of roads, Taiwan ranks 73rd worldwide. The network is so dense that it effectively redraws the island itself.
December 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Taiwan’s road network is longer than the Earth’s circumference at the equator.
With around 42,000 km of roads, Taiwan ranks 73rd worldwide. The network is so dense that it effectively redraws the island itself.
With around 42,000 km of roads, Taiwan ranks 73rd worldwide. The network is so dense that it effectively redraws the island itself.