Penghu Islands

Penghu is an archipelago of 90 islands and islets in the Taiwan Strait, with a total area of 141 square kilometers. It is the smallest county in Taiwan and is governed by the Republic of China. The islands were first mentioned in historical records during the Tang dynasty and were inhabited by Chinese people under the Southern Song dynasty. They were formally incorporated as an administrative unit of China in 1281 and have been controlled by various empires and governments since then, including the Japanese Empire, which ceded the islands to the ROC after World War II. Today, the Penghu National Scenic Area encompasses most of the islands, and tourism is a major source of income for the county. The islands have a unique columnar basalt landscape and are served by three local domestic airports, with air transport playing a significant role in outside access. The name "Penghu" has been mentioned in various historical records, including a series of poems from the Tang dynasty, and is pronounced similarly in Southern Min and Hokkien.learn more on wikipedia