Kaosiung

Proper noun

Kaohsiung

1. A city and special municipality in southern Taiwan, and the third largest city in Taiwan.
   • Although many factors in the industrial picture remain unfavorable, the Government reportedly is taking steps toward rehabilitation of industry. Repairs to the oil refinery at Kaohsiung (Takao) in Taiwan (Formosa) are being made, reportedly under the direction of engineers of the Anglo-Iranian Oil...1946 December 14, John Stenhouse, “China's Economy Since the Japanese Surrender”, in Foreign Commerce Weekly, volume XXV, number 11, Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, →ISSN...

   Synonyms:

   Kaohsiung City, KHH, Takou, Takow, Dagou

2. (historical) A former county of Taiwan.
   • Occupying an area of 2,793, square kilometers, Kaohsiung county lists agriculture as its most important economic activity, followed by industry, commerce and fishing. While it is only 60 kilometers long, the county's coastline is extremely favorable to fishing activities. ¶ With its attractive...1981 December 6, “Progress and plenty in Kaohsiung county”, in Free China Weekly, volume XXII, number 48, Taipei, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 2, column 1

   Synonyms:

   Takao