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Capital of Taiwan: Taipei — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Taiwan is Taipei. Taiwan sits in Asia, has a population of 23,893,394, and uses the TWD. Official languages include Mandarin.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Taipei
  • Continent: Asia
  • Population: ~23,893,394
  • Area: 36,193 km²
  • Population density: 660 people per km²
  • Official language: Mandarin
  • Currency: TWD
  • ISO code: TW

How big is Taiwan?

By population, Taiwan ranks 57th in the world, holding roughly 0.30% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 134th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Taiwan has 660 people per square kilometre, which is about 11 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within Asia, Taiwan is the 22th most populous country of 48.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Taiwan in population are Burkina Faso (22,673,762) and Mali (22,593,590).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Guinea-Bissau (36,125 km²) and Bhutan (38,394 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Mandarin is spoken officially in 3 countries in this dataset, including China and Singapore.

Taiwan uses the TWD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Taiwan

Taipei is in Northern Taiwan, so think 'Taipei, top of the island'. For the flag, picture a red sheet with a blue corner where a white 12-rayed sun shines, one ray for each month.

The flag of Taiwan: red, blue and white

🇹🇼 The flag is a red flag with a dark blue rectangle in the top corner holding a white sun with 12 rays. The colours are linked to the Three Principles of the People: blue with liberty, white with equality and red with fraternity. The 12 rays stand for the months of the year and the traditional Chinese hours, each ray equal to two hours.

Region and neighbours

Taiwan is an island in East Asia, governed as the Republic of China (ROC) together with some smaller nearby islands, across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. It has no land neighbours.

Three facts about Taiwan

  1. Yu Shan, 3,952 m high, is the highest peak on the island, which makes Taiwan the world's fourth-highest island.
  2. Taipei 101 was once the tallest building in the world.
  3. Semiconductors and other AI-related equipment make up around 80% of Taiwan's exports.

Sources: Wikipedia: Taiwan, Wikipedia: Flag of the Republic of China, Wikipedia: Taipei, CIA World Factbook.

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Taiwan in Asia

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Taiwan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Taiwan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Taiwan?

The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.

What is the population of Taiwan?

About 23,893,394, making it the 57th most populous country in the world.

How big is Taiwan?

36,193 square kilometres, ranking 134th by land area, at a density of 660 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Taiwan use?

The TWD, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Taiwan flag?

The flag of Taiwan is a red flag with a dark blue rectangle in the top corner holding a white sun with 12 rays. The colours are linked to the Three Principles of the People: blue with liberty, white with equality and red with fraternity. The 12 rays stand for the months of the year and the traditional Chinese hours, each ray equal to two hours.

Which countries border Taiwan?

None. Taiwan is an island in East Asia, governed as the Republic of China (ROC) together with some smaller nearby islands, across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China, so it has no land borders with other countries.

How can I remember the capital of Taiwan?

Taipei is in Northern Taiwan, so think 'Taipei, top of the island'. For the flag, picture a red sheet with a blue corner where a white 12-rayed sun shines, one ray for each month.

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