Country Guide • Taiwan
Taiwan, known for short as Tai, is situated at China's southeast sea waters. Taiwan Island faces the Pacific to the east, approximately 2,800 kilometers from Guam. It borders Bashi Channel to the south and is 300 kilometers away from the Philippine Islands; to its west is Taiwan Strait, facing Fujian Province on China's mainland.
| Official Name | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Area | 36,174km² (13,967mile²) |
| Population | 22,600,000 |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population per mile² | 1,618 |
| Capital City | Taipei |
| Religions | Buddhism 43% ,Taoism and Confucianism 48%, Christianity 7.4% |
| Language | Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Government | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Currency | Taiwan Dollar |
| GDP | $247 billion |
| GDP per Head | $16,100 |
| Natural Resources | Small deposits of coal, natural gas, limestone, marble, and asbestos |
| Land Use | Arable Land 24% |
| Agriculture | Rice, corn, vegetables, fruit, tea; pigs, poultry, beef, milk; fish |
| Industry | Machinery, electrical equipment, electronic/computer goods, textiles, clothing |
| Tourism | Surrounded by sea, Taiwan's weather is agreeable and is as beautiful as a painting with bountiful tourist resources. There are such significant places of historic interest and scenic beauty as Jihueh Tan, Alishan and Yangmin Mountain Scenic Spot and others |
| Natural Hazards | Monsoons, earthquakes |
| Health Risks | No particular risks, but you should consider vaccinations for hepatitis |
| Climate | Taiwan has a tropical climate that is influenced by the monsoons. Summers are hot and humid while winters are mild and short. Typhoons from the South China Sea bring heavy rains between July and September. Average annual precipitation is over 2,000 mm (79 inches) in the low lying areas and increases with altitude. Average temperature ranges in Taipei are from 12 to 18°C (54 to 64°F) in February to 24 to 34°C (75 to 91°F) in July |
| Time | GMT/UTC+8 hours |
| National Days | October 10 |
| Visas | For UK Nationals your passport must be valid for at least six months when you enter Taiwan. You may spend up to 30 days in Taiwan without a visa. You cannot extend the waiver period. If you plan to stay in Taiwan for longer than 30 days you must have a visa before you arrive |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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