🇹🇼 Taiwan

Cities: 40

Ports: 2

ISO3 code: TWN
ISO2 code: TW
Phone code: 886
Capital: Taipei
Top level domain: .tw
Currency: New Taiwan dollar, $ (TWD)
Region: Asia (Eastern Asia)

Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, is an island nation located in East Asia. It has a population of around 23 million people, with the capital city being Taipei. Other major cities include Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Tainan. Taiwan is known for its advanced shipbuilding industry and is a major player in the global shipping market. The country offers excellent seafaring and crewing opportunities, with a well-developed maritime infrastructure and a high standard of maritime education and training.