Geography
Taiwan is in Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 23.5, 121; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Asia
Taiwan
Taiwan is a country in Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Taipei
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Population
- 23.3 million
- Area
- 36,197 km²
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Official language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Internet TLD
- .tw
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
Taiwan map preview: 23.50, 121.00
People and Culture
Taiwan uses Chinese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Taiwan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Taiwan is recorded with the official name Republic of China (Taiwan). This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Taipei
- Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Taipei
- Time zone data: UTC+08:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Taiwan is grouped under Asia.
- Taiwan has a listed area of 36,197 km².
- Taiwan is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Taiwan
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What continent is Taiwan in?
Taiwan is in Asia.
What currency does Taiwan use?
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar.
What language is spoken in Taiwan?
Chinese is listed for Taiwan in this database.