Taiwan

Republic of China (Taiwan)

Region

Asia • Eastern Asia

Capital

Taipei

Flag of Taiwan
Population
23,503,349
Area
36,193 km²
Time Zone
UTC+08:00
Top-Level Domain
.tw

About Taiwan

Taiwan is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Taipei. With a population of 23,503,349, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 36,193 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 649.39 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.

The official language of Taiwan is Chinese, .

The currency used in Taiwan is the New Taiwan dollar ($), .

In Taiwan, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+08:00 time zone.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Taiwan

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Taipei
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: 台灣
  • Demonym: Taiwanese
  • Top Level Domain: .tw, .台灣, .台湾
  • Calling Code: +886
  • Independence: Dependent territory
  • Start of Week: Monday

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