Country Information
| Sovereign State | Yes (However, the political status of Taiwan is complex and widely disputed) |
| Country Codes | TW, TWN, 158 |
| Official Name | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Taipei |
| Government Type | Semi-Presidential Republic |
| Currency | New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) |
| Calling Code | +886 |
| Member Of | World Trade Organization (WTO), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) |
| Population | Approximately 23.5 million |
| Total Area | 36,193 km² |
| Highest Point | Yu Shan or Jade Mountain (3,952 meters, 12,966 feet) |
| Lowest Point | South China Sea (0 meters, 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | USD 25,026 |
| Life Expectancy | 80 years |
| Internet TLD | .tw |
Taiwan National Anthem
Zhōnghuá Mínguó Guógē (National Anthem of the Republic of China)
San Min Chu-i, our aim shall be:
To found a free land, world peace, be our stand.
Lead on, comrades, vanguards ye are.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
History of the Taiwan Flag
The flag of Taiwan, also known as the “Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth” flag, was adopted on October 28, 1928. It is the flag of the Republic of China (ROC), which Taiwan is officially known as.
The flag features a red field with a blue canton bearing a white sun with twelve triangular rays. The white sun symbolizes the twelve months and the twelve traditional Chinese hours, conveying the spirit of progress. The blue represents liberty, democracy, and the sky, while the red stands for the people’s livelihood and fraternity.
This flag was originally used by the Kuomintang (KMT, the Nationalist Party of China) and represented the Republic of China during its rule over mainland China before the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, after which the ROC government retreated to Taiwan.
The flag has been a source of controversy and debate due to its association with the KMT and the historical and political complexities between Taiwan and mainland China. Despite this, it remains the flag used by the government of Taiwan and is a symbol of Taiwanese identity, especially in international events where Taiwan is not allowed to compete under its name due to political pressure from the People’s Republic of China.
The flag of Taiwan represents the resilience and the democratic values of the Taiwanese people. It is widely displayed and celebrated in Taiwan, especially on national holidays and during international events where Taiwan participates.