Taiwan — Country Facts & Profile
台灣
Eastern Asia, Asia
Taiwan ranks #59 by population and #139 by land area worldwide. Officially known as 台灣, this territory sits in Eastern Asia and is home to 23,317,031 people. Taipei serves as its capital. The official language is Chinese. The national currency is the New Taiwan dollar ($ TWD).
Country Statistics
Physical Geography
Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia at coordinates 23.50°N, 121.00°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 36,197 km² (13,976 mi²). Population density: 644 people per km². The highest point is Yushan Main Peak at 3,952 m.
3,952 m
Quality of Life
Key indicators for visiting or living in Taiwan.
Flora & Fauna
Taiwan has 45 zoos and 26 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Notable Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Taiwan, including National Stadium with a capacity of 55,000 seats.
55,000 seats
Notable Cities of Taiwan
Subdivisions
Frequently Asked Questions about Taiwan
- What is the capital of Taiwan?
- The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
- What is the population of Taiwan?
- Taiwan has a population of approximately 23,317,031 people.
- What continent is Taiwan in?
- Taiwan is located in Asia, in the Eastern Asia subregion.
- Where is Taiwan located?
- Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia, at coordinates 23.5°N, 121.0°E.
- What currency does Taiwan use?
- Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar ($ TWD).
- What is the capital and currency of Taiwan?
- The capital of Taiwan is Taipei and the currency is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD).
- What language is spoken in Taiwan?
- The official language of Taiwan is Chinese.
- What is the area of Taiwan?
- Taiwan covers a total area of 36,197 km² (13,976 square miles).
- How large is Taiwan in square miles?
- Taiwan has a total area of approximately 13,976 square miles (36,197 km²).
- What is the population density of Taiwan?
- Taiwan has a population density of approximately 644 people per km².
- Is Taiwan an independent country?
- Taiwan is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
- Does Taiwan have any land borders?
- No, Taiwan has no land borders.
- What is the country calling code for Taiwan?
- The international calling code for Taiwan is +886. To call Taiwan from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +886 and the local number.
- What time zone is Taiwan in?
- Taiwan operates on the UTC+08:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Taiwan?
- The highest point in Taiwan is Yushan Main Peak at 3,952 m (12,966 ft) above sea level.
- How fast is the internet in Taiwan?
- The average internet speed in Taiwan is 168 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.