Taiwan
Asia
Taiwan is a country in Asia with a population of 23,571,000. Its capital is Taipei and the currency is the TWD. GDP per capita is around $35,000, the main language is Mandarin.
CapitalTaipei
Population23,571,000
Area36,193 km²
Density651 /km²
ContinentAsia
CurrencyTWD
Calling code+886
GDP / capita$35,000 High income
Govt debt27.6% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Governed separately as the Republic of China (ROC). Officially claimed by the People's Republic of China as part of its territory. Not a UN member state.
Population & life expectancy
Population23,317,145
From 2,000,000 in 1800 to 23,317,145 in 2023
Life expectancy80.6 yrs
From 56.6 yrs in 1950 to 80.6 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello 你好
- Good morning 早上好
- Good day 下午好
- Good evening 晚上好
- Good night 晚安
- Thank you 谢谢
- Please 请
- Excuse me 对不起
- Sorry 对不起
- 1 一
- 2 二
- 3 三
- 4 四
- 5 五
- 6 六
- 7 七
- 8 八
- 9 九
- 10 十
Frequently asked questions
What country is TW?
TW is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Taiwan, a country in Asia with its capital at Taipei.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The main language spoken in Taiwan is Mandarin (中文). Mandarin for "hello" is "你好".
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What is the country calling code for Taiwan?
The international dialling code for Taiwan is +886. Its two-letter country code is TW.
What currency is used in Taiwan?
Taiwan uses the TWD, currency code TWD.
What is the population of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a population of about 23,571,000 people across 36,193 km².