Taiwan
Taiwan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Taipei, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Taipei
- Region
- Asia
- Status
- Self-governing, not a UN member; China claims it
- Area
- 36,197 km² Number 138 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
Which countries border Taiwan?
Taiwan has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Hong Kong, Philippines, Macao, South Korea and Vietnam.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Taipei |
|---|---|---|
 Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 813 km (505 mi) |
 Macao | Macao | 876 km (544 mi) |
 Philippines | Manila | 1,161 km (722 mi) |
 South Korea | Seoul | 1,486 km (923 mi) |
 Vietnam | Hanoi | 1,667 km (1,036 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.