Compare And Contrast Ecuador And Taiwan

Ecuador and Taiwan have a lot of similarities and differences. They both are similar in land forms and wide range of climate. While at the same time, they are both different in size and location. These two countries both have a lot to offer and have unique qualities that no other country possesses. Taiwan is a pretty small island off the coast of China with an area of about 13,000 square miles (Geib, 2004). One of its key physical features is the mountain range that runs through the middle of the country. This is also one way that Ecuador and Taiwan are similar. They both have a range of mountains directly through them that create diverse landscapes. The Taiwan mountain range is called Chungyang Shanmo or central mountain range and covers about two thirds
The country stretches from sea level, all the way up to about 13,000 feet. The tallest peak in Taiwan is called Yu Shan or Jade Mountain (Geib, 2004). To the right of the mountain range, is where just about no one lives. It is only a little bit of plains and then the ocean. To the left of the mountain range, and north, is where all the people of Taiwan live. These areas are classified as coastal plains, terraced flatlands, basins and foothills (Pike). Most people live in the northern or west coast of Taiwan where the is best suitable for the population. Taiwan has a surprisingly high number of rivers. Most of these aren’t very long except one called the “Tan-shui River which flows northward to the mountains and passes near Taipei before emptying into the Taiwan Strait” (Copper, 2017). This river passes directly through Taipei which makes for beautiful scenery just like the entire island offers. The soil in Taiwan is relatively good because of its volcanic origin but has weakened in richness due to tons of rain and irrigation. The climate of Taiwan is very diverse because of the vast array of landscapes. The climate where most