Kaohsiung - the second largest city in Taiwan - is situated in southern Taiwan. The population is 1.5 million with a total of 4 million in the environs. The city has made great efforts to green itself, a noble effort given that it has the highest concentration of motorcycles - 1.15 million - of any city on the island.

The first-class port - it ranks eighth in the world - accommodates vessels up to 100,000 tons. The True Love Port, located where the Love River and ocean meet, has two landmarks: two sailing boats - one facing the ocean, the other the city. Tour boats, which run daily from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm (head to Jhongjheng Bridge on Jhongjheng Fifth Rd.), offer a lovely experience of the beautiful parks, and riverfront cafés and restaurants.

The World Games will be held in Kaohsiung from July 16 to July 26. More than 5200 athletes and officials from 82 countries will participate.

The Main Stadium with a capacity of 40000 - 55000 was completed in only 2 years of construction work and was inaugurated in May 21. The opening and the closing ceremonies as well as the Rugby 7's and Flying Disc will be held here. For other events please see our web page: www.taiwanthismonth.com