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Taiwan is also known as Formosa, from Portuguese: Ilha Formosa = "Beautiful Island". Taiwan is a mountainous and alpine island. The island has the largest number and density of high mountains in the world. There are approximately 165 mountains over 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) above sea level on the island. Mountaineering is one of the most popular activities for many Taiwanese.