12 Questions
Which major international airport serves Taipei?
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
What was Taiwan formerly known as?
Formosa
Which major tourist attraction in Taiwan exhibits Chinese imperial arts and artifacts collections?
National Palace Museum
Which religion is NOT mentioned as being practiced in Taiwan?
Hinduism
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
What is Taiwan famous for in terms of beverage?
Pearl Milk Tea or Bubble Tea
Which currency is used in the Philippines?
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Which country borders Taiwan to the south?
Philippines
Which major island group in the Philippines is known for its natural beauty?
Visayas
Which airline is the flag carrier of the Philippines?
Philippine Airlines (PR)
Which language is NOT commonly spoken in the Philippines?
Mandarin
Which UNESCO World Heritage site is located in Ilocos Norte?
Church of San Agustin, Paoay
Study Notes
Taiwan
- Capital: Taipei
- Currency: Taiwan New Dollar (NTD)
- Religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam
- Carrier: China Airlines (CI)
- Language: Taiwanese Mandarin
- Major International Airports: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), Taichung International Airport (TXG), Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
- Formerly known as “Formosa” which means “beautiful”
- Surrounded by Japan in the north and Philippines in the south
- Taipei is situated in the northern part of the country
- Major tourist attractions: Taipei 101, National Museum of History, National Palace Museum
- Famous for pearl milk tea or bubble tea
- Teas include black, oolong, white, and green tea
Philippines
- Capital: Manila
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Language: Filipino, English, and Taglish
- Religions: Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant) and Islam
- Carrier: Philippine Airlines (PR)
- International Airports: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (CRK), Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)
- Divided into three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
- Filipinos are described as hospitable and fun-loving people
- Rich in natural and man-made attractions
- Best beaches: Boracay, Aklan; El Nido, Palawan; Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte; Panglao, Bohol; Camiguin Island, Camiguin; Mactan, Cebu; and Pearl Farm Davao
- UNESCO World Heritage sites: Banaue Rice Terraces, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Historic City of Vigan, Church of San Agustin, Nuestra Senora dela Asuncion, and Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church
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