Even though Taiwan covers an area of only 36,193 km², Taiwan has a lot to offer. In terms of things to offer to visitors, Taiwan is as generous as its 20 million residents. From towering sea cliffs, tropical forests, marble-walled gorges exotic but delicious street food, to lively traditional festivals and vibrant streets, one can never be bored in Taiwan. In this section of our website, we’ll share some important Taiwan travel hacks you should know before visiting Taiwan!
Basic Information About Taiwan
Population
Taiwan is home to 23 million people. Around 95% of the total population consists of ethnic Han Chinese . The main minority ethnic groups are Malayo-Polynesian and others.
Official Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese.
Currency
Taiwan’s official currency is the New Taiwan dollar (currency code TWD, NT$). One Euro/USD is equal to roughly 32-30 TWD.
Geography
With a territory of 36,197 square kilometers, Taiwan is the 137th largest country in the world. Taiwan is an island state in East Asia and shares maritime borders with China, Japan, and the Philippines. Taiwan is mostly mountainous in the east, with gently sloping plains in the west.
Climate
Taiwan has a marine tropical climate the northern and central regions are subtropical, whereas the south is tropical and the mountainous regions are temperate. Taiwan has 4 seasons (Summer, Spring, Autumn and Winter).
Economy & Budget
Taiwan is a high income country with a free market economy. Backpackers can survive with around $40 per day, while mid-range travelers spend between $70 and $90 per day on average.
Capital
Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan with total population of 2 million
