Taiwan is a country in East Asia, Asia. Its capital is Taipei, with a population of approximately 23.6M and a total area of 36,193 km². The official language is Mandarin Chinese and the currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).
Taiwan covers an area of 36,193 km² with a population density of 652/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $790B ($33,475 per capita) and gained independence in 1912 (ROC). It has a coastline of 1,566 km.
Taiwan's TSMC produces over 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors — the chips that power every iPhone, AI system and modern computer. Taiwan is also the birthplace of bubble tea, invented in a Taichung tea shop in the 1980s.
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The iconic 508m skyscraper that was the world's tallest building 2004–2010 — with a giant wind damper inside
A dramatic marble gorge with turquoise rivers, temples and mountain hiking trails
One of the world's greatest museums — 700,000 ancient Chinese artefacts including the Jadeite Cabbage
A hillside village of teahouses and lanterns — said to inspire the setting of Spirited Away
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
The official language(s) of Taiwan are Mandarin Chinese.
The population of Taiwan is approximately 23.6M.
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).
Taiwan is located in Asia, in the East Asia region.
Taiwan has a GDP of $790B, with a GDP per capita of $33,475.
The best time to visit Taiwan is October–April. The climate is Subtropical, typhoon season July–September.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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