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Geographer's Perspective: The Influence of Boundaries on Culture

Question 3 • RAIL OC World Geography Studies B 2027

Why does Taiwan have to enter athletes into the Olympic games under the title "Chinese Taipei"?

Answer
A
because it was founded after World War II
B
because all countries recognize it as a rogue state
C
because all countries recognize it as a sovereign state
D
because not all countries recognize it as a sovereign nation

Explanation

Taiwan competes in the Olympics as “Chinese Taipei” under an arrangement made amid political disputes over its status and the People’s Republic of China’s objections to Taiwan competing under its own name. Not all countries formally recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation, which makes D, “because not all countries recognize it as a sovereign nation,” the best answer. The other choices do not explain the Olympic naming arrangement.

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