Taiwan

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Capital
Taipei
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Local time
4:53
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Population
23.55 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+886
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Currency
$ TWD (dollar)


Taiwan



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Capital
Taipei
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Local time
4:53
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Population
23.55 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+886
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Currency
$ TWD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 1 307
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Petrol price
€ 0.94 pl
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Precipitation
487mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
35 980 km2
Population
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Ethnicity
Taiwanese - 84 %
mainland Chinese - 14 %
aborigine - 2 %
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Religion
mixture of Buddhist
Confucian
Taoist - 93 %
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Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Taiwanese
Hakka dialects
Economy
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Industries
electronics, information technology products, petroleum refining, armaments, chemicals, textiles, iron and steel, machinery, cement
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Agriculture
rice, vegetables, fruit, tea, flowers, pigs, poultry, fish
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Natural Resources
coal, natural gas, limestone, marble, asbestos
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Natural Resources
coal, natural gas, limestone, marble, asbestos
What not to do when visiting Taiwan
Don't sit or stand on Buddha statue for taking a picture. This can lead to stay in prison.

Don't stay silent after finishing a meal in Taiwan - belching is complementary to the chef.


Don't make a long eye contact - it's tactless.

Did you know?
The Dutch controlled Taiwan before the Chinese controlled it.
Don’t put feet on furniture or use feet to move something - it’s considered extremely rude.


Don’t forget to show respect when greeting. While foreigners are expected to shake hands, the traditional form of greeting is the bow - the deeper you bow, the more respect you show. A foreign visitor ('gaijin') may bow the head slightly since no one expects foreigners to understand the subtle nuances of bowing generally.

Don't insult anyone too harshly with words or gestures - you can face prosecution for it.

Don’t touch anyone’s head, especially children.

Don't forget toasting and drinking can be an all-night affair - get ready.

Don't forget to remove your shoes when entering someone's home or tea house. Slippers may be available.


Don’t forget to familiarise yourself with earthquake response advice and buildings’ evacuation routes - earthquakes are frequent.


Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.


Don’t point using your index finger - it’s considered rude. Use the whole hand palm downwards.


Don't be surprised of squat toilets sometimes.


Don’t forget the rainy season lasts from May to November.

Tell us your experience
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Don't laugh with your mouth fully open - hold your hand in front of your mouth when laughing.


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