About Hualien
Hualien County is the largest county in Taiwan and is located on the mountainous eastern coast of Taiwan. Its area is approximately 4600 square km, and contributes to one-eighth of the overall landmass of Taiwan. Hualien County neighbors the Pacific Ocean, and is also next to the grand Central Mountain Range of Taiwan.
Hualien County has 340,000 inhabitants and is divided into 1 city and 12 townships. Its late development means that many aboriginal cultures such as Ami, Atayal, Bunun, Truku, Sakizaya and Kavalan are well-preserved. Aborigines make up one-forth of the population of Hualien County (about 90,000). The Hakka people comprise about 30% of inhabitants.