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Taiwan

Republic of China (Taiwan)

Asia · Eastern Asia

Capital
Taipei
Population
0
Area
36,193 km²
Region
Eastern Asia
Languages
Chinese
Currency
New Taiwan dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Taiwan
Asia · Eastern Asia
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ContinentAsia · Eastern Asia
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Taiwan is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Ang Lee

director

He is an internationally acclaimed Taiwanese filmmaker who won multiple Academy Awards.

Local Delicacy

Beef noodle soup

It is a signature Taiwanese dish featuring braised beef, broth, and noodles.

National Symbols

National animalFormosan black bear
National birdMikado pheasant

Famous Landmark & Geography

Taipei 101, a famous landmark of Taiwan

Taipei 101

This iconic skyscraper is one of Taiwan's most recognizable landmarks.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropRice

Rice is Taiwan's foundational staple crop and remains one of its most extensively cultivated farm products.

Most grown fruitPineapple

Pineapples are one of Taiwan's most iconic fruit crops and are widely produced for domestic use and export.

Major Cities

Taipei New Taipei Kaohsiung Taichung Tainan

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Yu Shan3,952 m
2Xueshan3,886 m
3Xiuguluan Shan3,825 m
4Nanhu Dashan3,742 m

Major Airports

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport · Taipei
IATA TPEICAO RCTP
Kaohsiung International Airport · Kaohsiung
IATA KHHICAO RCKH
Taipei Songshan Airport · Taipei
IATA TSAICAO RCSS
Taichung International Airport · Taichung
IATA RMQICAO RCMQ

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Erhu

The erhu is one of the most widely recognized and frequently played instruments in Taiwanese traditional and popular fusion music.

2
Pipa

This plucked lute is a major instrument in Taiwanese Chinese classical and ensemble traditions.

3
Suona

The suona is especially prominent in Taiwanese temple, funeral, and festive street music.

4
Guqin

The guqin has a respected place in Taiwan's literati and traditional music circles.

5
Nose flute

Nose flutes are culturally important in several Indigenous Taiwanese musical traditions.

Major Rivers

Zhuoshui River Gaoping River Tamsui River Dajia River