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Country Facts:
Australia vs. Taiwan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Australia and Taiwan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Australia vs. Taiwan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Australia is 2 969 907 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of Australia is 21153% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
2 969 907 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

Australia has a coastline of 16 006.5 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

16 006.5 mi
973.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Australia is Sydney, with a population of about 4 840 600 people. In contrast, the largest city in Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

4 840 600 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, its height is 7 310 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

7 310 ft
Mount Kosciuszko
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

Highest recorded temperature

In Australia, the highest temperature ever measured was 123.3°F and was recorded in Oodnadatta, South Australia, while in Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

123.3°F
Oodnadatta, South Australia
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

-9.4°F
Charlotte Pass, New South Wales
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Society

Australia vs. Taiwan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Australia is about 25 499 884, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
25 499 884 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.9 years in Australia and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

82.9 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 37.5 years in Australia and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

37.5 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.31% in Australia and 0.04% in Taiwan.

1.31%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 96.0% in Australia and 98.5% in Taiwan.

96.0%
98.5%

Language

In Australia, the main language is English, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

english
chinese

Religion

In Australia, the main religion is Christianity; in Taiwan, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

7 444 000 ppl
Ranking: 38/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Australia: 52 397 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

52 397 Int$
Ranking: 21/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Australia: Australian Dollar (AUD). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

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AUD
Australian Dollar
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Australia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: I
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Australia has left-hand traffic, Taiwan has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Australia - January, February, December; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
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Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B59 EUR - 76 EUR
T126 EUR - 172 EUR
B40 EUR - 49 EUR
T77 EUR - 93 EUR

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