Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan, an island nation in East Asia, between the East China Sea in the north and the South China Sea in the south, China to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It lies between latitudes 23.30° North and longitudes 121.00° East.
Location Map of Taiwan
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Where is Taiwan Located?
The given Taiwan location map shows that Taiwan is located in the eastern part of Asia. Taiwan map also shows that Taiwan is an island country in the western Pacific Ocean. Taiwan is separated from the mainland of China by Taiwan Strait and Luzon Strait Separates Taiwan form Philippines in the south. South China Sea lies in the south of the country and East China Sea lies in the north of the country. The climate type of Taiwan is marine tropical.
The capital city of Taiwan is Taipei. The government type of Taiwan is democratic republic. Under this political system, the head of government is the president elected by popular vote for a four-year term.
The economy of the country is fast growing and highly advanced; likewise, largely depends upon the trade and business, finance, and advanced industries. However, the contribution of agriculture in the GDP is merely about 2 percent.
Largest cities and special municipalities in Taiwan
| Rank | Name | Division | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Taipei | New Taipei City | 4,000,164 |
| 2 | Taichung | Taichung City | 2,809,004 |
| 3 | Kaohsiung | Kaohsiung City | 2,773,229 |
| 4 | Taipei | Taipei City | 2,661,317 |
| 5 | Taoyuan | Taoyuan City | 2,230,653 |
| 6 | Tainan | Tainan City | 1,883,078 |
| 7 | Hsinchu | Hsinchu City | 446,701 |
| 8 | Keelung | Keelung City | 369,820 |
| 9 | Chiayi | Chiayi City | 268,474 |
| 10 | Changhua | Changhua County | 232,505 |
Taiwan Country Facts & Profile
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | East Asia |
| Borders | China, Japan, Philippines |
| Capital | Taipei |
| Largest City | New Taipei City |
| National Language | Standard Chinese |
| Location | Eastern part of Asia |
| Coordinates | 23.6978° N, 120.9605° E |
| Area | 36,197 km2 (13,976 sq mi) |
| Population | 23,906,450 (56th) (2022 August Data) |
| Religion | 35.1% Buddhism, 33.0% Taoism, 26.7% No religion, 3.9% Christianity, 1.3% Others |
| Currency | New Taiwan dollar (NT$) (TWD) |
| China ISO Country code | TW |
| Calling code | +886 |
| Climate | diverse; ranges from tropical in south to subarctic in north |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (National Standard Time) |
| Administrative Regions | 22 subnational divisions |
| Major Airport | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (IATA: TPE, ICAO: RCTP) |
| Highest point | Yushan 12,966-foot |
| Lowest point | China Sea |
| Longest river | Zhuoshui River |
| Largest lake | Fei-ts'ui Reservoir |
| Internet TLD | .tw, .台灣 |
| Government | Tsai Ing-wen |
| President | .cn .hk(Hong Kong).mo(Macau) |
| Vice President | Lai Ching-te |
| Official Website | www.taiwan.gov.tw |
History of Taiwan - Timeline
- Early settlement (to 1683)
- Qing rule (1683–1895)
- Japanese rule (1895–1945)
- Republic of China (1945–1949)
- Republic of China on Taiwan (1949–present)
Best Places to Visit in Taiwan
The top attractions to visit in Taiwan are: Taipei, Kaohsiung City, Sun Moon Lake, Taroko National Park, Tainan, Lukang, Alishan National Scenic Area, Kaohsiung, Wulai, Kinmen Islands, Kenting National Park, Tainan City, Taichung City, Yangmingshan National park, National Palace Museum, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, TAIPEI 101, Lungshan Temple, Shilin Night Market and Raohe Night Market.