Taiwan 🇹🇼 is a fascinating country located in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Republic of China (Taiwan), it is home to roughly 23.4 million people and covers an area of about 36,193 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Taiwan — its capital Taipei, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Taiwan on the map
Taiwan lies in Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 36,193 square kilometres, it ranks 138th in the world by total area.
Taiwan has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Taipei serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Taiwan has to offer.
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Population and languages of Taiwan
Taiwan is home to approximately 23.4 million residents — the 60th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Taiwaneses.
The main language spoken here is Chinese. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Taiwan rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Taiwan
The official currency is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Taiwan is +886. Websites from the country typically use the .tw internet domain.
If Taiwan came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Taipei) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Taiwan
- Taiwan's flag emoji is 🇹🇼 — its two-letter country code is TW and its three-letter code is TWN.
- Taiwan covers 36,193 km², ranking 138th in the world by area.
- With about 23.4 million people, Taiwan holds the 60th spot in the world population ranking.
- Taiwan is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Taiwan is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Taiwan — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Taiwan?
- The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
- What is the population of Taiwan?
- Taiwan has a population of approximately 23,400,000 people, ranking 60th in the world.
- Where is Taiwan located?
- Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Taiwan?
- The main language spoken in Taiwan is Chinese.
- What currency is used in Taiwan?
- Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD).
