Eastern Asia, islands bordering the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, north of the Philippines, off the southeastern ...
First inhabited by Austronesian people, Taiwan became home to Han immigrants beginning in the late Ming Dynasty (17th century). In 1895, military defe ...
Longitude: 121
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Taiwan:
12,799.346 km
Terrain:
Eastern two-thirds mostly rugged mountains; flat to gently rolling plains in west.
Natural Resources:
Small deposits of coal, natural gas, limestone, marble, asbestos, arable land.
Industries:
Electronics, communications and information technology products, petroleum refining, chemicals, textiles, iron and steel, machinery, cement, food processing, vehicles, consumer products, pharmaceuticals.
Population: 23,595,274
Distribution exhibits a peripheral coastal settlement pattern, with the largest populations on the north and west coasts.
Area: 36,193 km2
slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined
Strategic location adjacent to both the Taiwan Strait and the Luzon Strait.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| zho | Chinese |
Mandarin (official), Min Nan, Hakka dialects, approximately 16 indigenous languages
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| TWD | New Taiwan dollar | $ |
Capital City: Taipei
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:40 pm (GMT+08:00)
The flag of Taiwan is a red field with a blue canton containing a white sun with 12 rays.
Bordering Countries
Taiwan has no bordering countries.
Visiting Taiwan
You're in for a treat! Taiwan is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Modern cities with high-tech attractions.
- Rich cultural heritage and temples.
- Stunning natural landscapes including mountains and hot springs.
- Typhoon season from June to October.
- Occasional political tension with mainland China.
- Air pollution in urban areas.
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Taiwanese cuisine is known for its night markets and street food.
- Popular dishes include beef noodle soup, dumplings, and bubble tea.
- Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, and indigenous influences.
- Explore Taipei's night markets.
- Visit Taroko Gorge.
- Relax in Beitou hot springs.
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