Taiwan Facts

Did you know...?

  • ...that Taiwan is the world's largest producer of notebook computers, and a major exporter of high-tech sporting goods.
  • that the world's tallest building, the Taipei 101, is in Taiwan.
  • ...that Taiwan, with 625 people per square km, is the second most densely populated nation on earth? (Bangladesh is first)
  • ...that Taiwan has over 4,000 7/11 stores - the highest density in the world. This is not to mention other convenience stores such as Nikomart, Family Mart, Circle K, etc, etc.
  • ...that there are 10 million motorbikes in Taiwan? (one for every two people)
  • ...that Taiwan has more temples per capita than any other country?
  • ...that the two major cash crops in Taiwan are rice and betel nut (also called “green gold”)?
  • ...that it is the year 96 in Taiwan? (Dated from the establishment of the Republic of China in 1911)