The term Southern Taiwan is used to describe a region in the south of Taiwan. It usually includes Pingtung, Kaohsiung, and Tainan. Besides, Chiayi County is also sometimes included as a part of southern Taiwan as it borders Tainan directly to the south, but along with Tainan city, it is more often known as a part of central-southern Taiwan (中南部) due to its northernly location.