Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Taiwan

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 570% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 98.5% in Taiwan.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites