Essential info for Taiwan
Population: Over 23 million
Major religions: Buddhism, Taoism, I-Kuan Tao, Christianity
Capital city: Taipei
Largest city: New Taipei
Legal system: Semi-presidential republic
Main languages: Mandarin (official), Taiwanese, English (mostly in Taipei)
Time: GMT +8
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. Two-pin flat blade plugs and one with a third grounding pin is used.
Currency: The New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), divided into 100 cents.
Tipping: Tipping is not normal, although it is unlikely to be refused if offered. Baggage handlers at hotels and the airport will accept loose change. Hotels and restaurants typically add a 10 percent service charge to the bill.
International dialling code: +886. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 2 for Taipei.
Emergency numbers: 110 (police), 119 (ambulance, fire)
Internet TLD: .tw
Drives on the: Right
Major religions: Buddhism, Taoism, I-Kuan Tao, Christianity
Capital city: Taipei
Largest city: New Taipei
Legal system: Semi-presidential republic
Main languages: Mandarin (official), Taiwanese, English (mostly in Taipei)
Time: GMT +8
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. Two-pin flat blade plugs and one with a third grounding pin is used.
Currency: The New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), divided into 100 cents.
Tipping: Tipping is not normal, although it is unlikely to be refused if offered. Baggage handlers at hotels and the airport will accept loose change. Hotels and restaurants typically add a 10 percent service charge to the bill.
International dialling code: +886. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 2 for Taipei.
Emergency numbers: 110 (police), 119 (ambulance, fire)
Internet TLD: .tw
Drives on the: Right
