What is the area of Taiwan?
Taiwan is an integral part of China, with its geographical location and rich and diverse natural resources. This article will introduce the area and related data of Taiwan in detail, and combine it with the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to present you with a structured content.
1. Basic area data of Taiwan
| Project | data |
|---|---|
| total area | Approximately 36,197 square kilometers |
| Main island area | About 35,808 square kilometers |
| Affiliated island area | About 389 square kilometers |
| coastline length | About 1,566 kilometers |
Taiwan's main island is China's largest island, accounting for approximately 98.9% of the province's total area. Affiliated islands include the Penghu Islands, Kinmen, Matsu, etc., with a small total area, but are strategically and economically important.
2. Taiwan’s geographical features
Taiwan's terrain is complex and diverse, mainly mountains and hills, with smaller plains. The following is the distribution of Taiwan’s main geographical features:
| terrain type | Proportion | main area |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain | about 70% | Central Mountains, Yushan Mountains |
| hills | about 20% | western hills |
| plain | about 10% | western coastal plain |
The highest peak in Taiwan is Yushan, with an altitude of 3,952 meters, making it the highest peak in eastern China. In addition, Taiwan's rivers are short and rapid, and the longest river, Zhuoshui River, is about 186 kilometers long.
3. Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and hot topics related to Taiwan
According to the recent Internet popularity, the following are hot topics related to Taiwan:
| hot topics | heat index | Main content |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan earthquake latest situation | ★★★★★ | A 7.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in Hualien County on April 3, causing widespread concern. |
| Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Cooperation | ★★★★ | ECFA follow-up negotiation progress and impact |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Industry | ★★★ | TSMC’s global layout and technological innovation |
| Taiwan's tourism industry recovers | ★★★ | Adjustments to travel policies for mainland tourists to Taiwan |
4. Administrative divisions of Taiwan
Taiwan is currently divided into 6 "municipalities", 13 counties and 3 cities. The following are the main administrative divisions and areas:
| administrative district | Type | Area (square kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei City | municipality | 271.8 |
| New Taipei City | municipality | 2,052.6 |
| Taoyuan City | municipality | 1,220.9 |
| Taichung City | municipality | 2,214.9 |
| Tainan City | municipality | 2,191.7 |
| kaohsiung city | municipality | 2,951.9 |
5. Taiwan’s population density
Taiwan is one of the regions with higher population density in China. As of the end of 2023, Taiwan's permanent population is approximately 23.4 million, with a population density of approximately 646 people/square kilometer. Here is a comparison of population density in major cities:
| city | Population (10,000) | Population density (person/square kilometer) |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei City | 250 | 9,200 |
| New Taipei City | 400 | 1,950 |
| Taichung City | 280 | 1,260 |
| kaohsiung city | 270 | 940 |
6. The relationship between Taiwan’s economy and area
Although Taiwan's area is limited, its economic development level is relatively high. Taiwan's total GDP in 2023 will be approximately US$760 billion, and per capita GDP will be approximately US$32,000. Taiwan's economic success is inseparable from its efficient use of limited land resources.
Agricultural land accounts for about 24% of the total land area in Taiwan, industrial land accounts for about 6%, and the rest is for residential, commercial and other uses. This land use structure reflects Taiwan's transformation from an agricultural society to an industrialized, service-based economy.
7. Summary
As part of China's sacred territory, Taiwan is not large in area, but it has an important geographical location and rich natural resources. Understanding the area and related data of Taiwan can help us understand this beautiful land more comprehensively. The recent hot events such as the Taiwan earthquake also remind us to pay attention to the safety and well-being of our Taiwan compatriots. We firmly believe that with the joint efforts of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan will have a better future.
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