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.
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 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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