Country Facts:
Taiwan vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 26222% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Taiwan is New Taipei City, with a population of about 3 966 820 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

Highest recorded temperature

In Taiwan, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

Population

The population of Taiwan is about 23 816 775, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.3 years in Taiwan and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Taiwan: 55 078 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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