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Taiwan
Mighty mountains, tropical landscapes and delicious cuisine make Taiwan a truly fascinating experience.
- Capital city:Taipei
- Population: 23,354,000 (estimated 2013)
- Area of country: 36,193 sq km
- Currency: New Taiwan dollar
- Time difference: GMT + 8 hours
- Popular dishe/s: Spring rolls
- Popular drink/s: Tea
- Power supply: 110V, 60HZ
- Sockets: Two flat pins
- Official language: Chinese
- Religion: 35% Buddhism, 33% Taoists, 3.9% Christianity
- Visa: British nationals may enter Taiwan for up to 90 days as a visitor without a visa
- FCO advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan
- World Travel Guide: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/taiwan