Country Facts:
United States vs. Taiwan

Country area

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

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 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 States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). 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 States - June, July, August; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

Visa requirements

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