Surface: Taiwan has a total area of 35,980 sq. km.
Population: Taiwan has a population of around 22,858,900 (2007); Buddhists, Taoists and Confucians together account for 93% of the population.
System of government: Taiwan has a semi-presidential government.
Capital: The capital of Taiwan is Taipei with a population of nearly 2,630,800 (2007).
Religion: Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism are the major religions.
Official Language: Mandarin Chinese is the state language; Taiwanese and Hakka are also spoken widely.
Government: Taiwan has a semi-presidential government.
Climate: Taiwan has a subtropical climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Taiwan follows the metric system of measurement and the electrical unit is 110V–20V, 60Hz.
Time Zone: The Taiwanese standard time is GMT + 8.
Currency: Taiwan new dollar (1€ = 46.27TWD)
Travel documents required: Citizens of several countries may enter Taiwan without a visa for a period of 30 days; a passport which is valid for 6 months is a must.
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| Economy |
Taiwan is a capitalist country with a well-developed and well-balanced economy. Some of its important agricultural products are rice, corn, vegetables etc.; industrial products include electronics, machinery, vehicles, armament, iron and steel and so forth.
The average daily cost for a tourist is anywhere between TWD 2,000 to TWD 6,000; an average meal may cost anywhere between TWD 90 and TWD 140. Buses and the metro the best options for travelling. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
| Taichung |
Tainan |
Taipei |
