Taiwan Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 36,193 km² |
| Capital: | Taipei |
| City Code: | Taipei - 2, Kaohsiung - 7 |
| Country Code: | 886 |
| Country Population: | 23,373,517 |
| Credit Cards: | Major international credit cards can be used at most hotels and upscale restaurants or to obtain cash advances at your card's offices. |
| Currency: | New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) |
| Departure Tax: | NT$ 300 (included in price of airline ticket) |
| Drives on the: | Right |
| Electricity: | 110 volt 60Hz. |
| Ethnic Groups: | Han Chinese, Hoklo, Fujian, Hakka |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | East Asia. |
| Official Language(s): | Mandarin Chinese |
| Religion: | Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism. |
| Time Zone: | 12 hours ahead of Toronto and 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. |
| Tipping: | Tipping in Taiwan is not customary, but is still appreciated. However, if a porter carries your bag at a hotel or the airport, a tip of NT100 is considered courteous. Note that the 10% service charge added to the bill at many restaurants is not actually a tip to be shared with the staff. |
Taiwan Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Taiwan.
Learn about the history and culture of Taiwan, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Taiwan's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Taiwan for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Taiwan tours today!
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