Taiwan
Republic of China (Taiwan)
People: Taiwanese
Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia and has a population of around 23.3 million. Its capital city is Taipei, and the most widely spoken official language is Chinese. As an island nation, Taiwan has no land borders.
By the numbers, Taiwan is the 59th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.29% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 134th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 644 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Taiwan — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Taipei |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Eastern Asia |
| Population | 23,317,031 |
| Area | 36,197 km² |
| Currency | New Taiwan dollar (TWD) $ |
| Official Language | Chinese |
| Dialling Code | +886 |
| Internet TLD | .tw |
| Timezone | UTC+08:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 110 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance) |
| ISO Code | TW / TWN |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taiwan
What is the capital and currency of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei and the currency is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What currency does Taiwan use?
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language of Taiwan is Chinese.
What is the dialling code for Taiwan?
The international dialling code for Taiwan is +886.
What side of the road does Taiwan drive on?
Taiwan drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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