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Flag of Taiwan
TW · Asia

Taiwan

Taiwan is a partially recognized profile in Eastern Asia; coastlines, ports, and air links shape many of its outside connections. Taipei is the capital; key languages include Chinese; the listed currency is New Taiwan dollar (TWD); population is shown where available.

Capital
Taipei
Currency
New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Languages
Chinese
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Flag of Japan
JP · Asia

Japan

Japan is an East Asian archipelago in the northwest Pacific, with Tokyo as its capital and largest metropolitan center. It is known for advanced technology, long life expectancy, dense cities, refined cultural traditions, and major manufacturing industries.

Capital
Tokyo
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Languages
Japanese
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Population

Taiwan23M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Japan122.4M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
Japan$4.4T
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
Japan$36K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
Japan1.2%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Taiwan81.1 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Japan85.1 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Taiwan36,193 km²
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Japan377,930 km²
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Median age

Taiwan45.4 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Japan50.2 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
Japan92.3%
World Bank · 2025

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Taiwan
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Japan leads this comparison with 122.4M people.

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Taiwan essentials

Subregion
Eastern Asia
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
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  • Taipei is the capital city.
  • Taiwan covers 36,193 km².
  • Taiwan is an island profile with no land borders.
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Japan essentials

Subregion
Eastern Asia
Time zones
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Type A / B
Emergency
Police 110; fire/ambulance 119; coast guard 118
  • Tokyo is the capital city.
  • Japan covers 377,930 km².
  • Japan is an island nation with no land borders.