ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Knowing Taiwan

Taiwan is a big island in the ocean, like how you have a sandbox in your backyard. It's on the other side of the world, and many people live there. They have a different language, food, and clothes than we do.

Taiwan used to be part of China a long time ago, but then some people wanted it to be its own country. Eventually, it became its own country with its own government, but some countries like China still don't recognize it as a separate country.

People in Taiwan do all sorts of things, like go to school, play sports, and go to work. Some popular things they do are eat dumplings, watch dragon boat races, and visit night markets.

Taiwan is also famous for making lots of things like computers, phones, and toys that people all over the world use. The people there are very skilled and hardworking.

Overall, Taiwan is a special place with its own culture and history. It's a place that many people want to visit, both for fun and to learn more about the people who live there.