The Presidential Office Building Permanent Exhibition

Taiwan, an island of ecological treasures, was formed around 6 million years ago through the collision of the Eurasian and Philippine Sea tectonic plates. Its mountainous terrain covers more than two thirds of its landmass, with 60% of the island blanketed in forest.

Though the island covers just 36,000 square kilometers and spans a lateral distance of only 140 kilometers, its landscape ascends dramatically from sea level to nearly 4,000 meters. The climate varies accordingly, transitioning from tropical to subtropical, temperate, and even subarctic, across six distinct zones.

This diversity has fostered a rich ecosystem with over 60,000 documented species, representing 3.4% of the world's total. Thirty percent of these species are endemic to Taiwan, making it a global hotspot for biodiversity and home to a high proportion of rare and unique species.

From biogeography and oceanic climatology to ecological botany and natural history, Taiwan holds many of the Earth's unsolved mysteries. Its landscapes are a microcosm of global ecosystems, a critical point for studying anthropology and maritime culture. Like an ark, this rare island holds the potential to unlock the secrets of life.