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All you need to know before visiting Taiwan
Taiwan summary
Taiwan is a small country with around 24M Taiwanese. Official language is Chinese. Taiwan uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, Β°C). Time zone is UTC+08:00. Currency used in Taiwan is New Taiwan dollar (TWD).
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General
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Taiwan uses 110V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
Languages π£οΈ
- Chinese
Money
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1 TWD = 0.03 USDTaiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (symbol: $), code TWD.Banknotes come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 dollars.
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Not expected, but can leave extra tipTipping is usually not expected in Taiwan. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small βextraβ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.
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Phone
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Police :911
Ambulance :911
Fire department :911
Calling βοΈ
InternationalTo call Taiwan, dial +, then 886 (the country code for Taiwan), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.
LocallyFor local calls within Taiwan, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
international: + 886 2 1234567
calling local: 02 1234567
Internet connection
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Internet speed in Taiwan is on average 12.9 Mbps.
Wifi π‘
WiFi coverage in Taiwan is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
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Driving
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In Taiwan you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-110 km/h (62-68 mph) on motorways, 100-110 km/h (62-68 mph) on expressways, 40-60 km/h (24-37 mph) in all built-up areas and 50-80 km/h (31-49 mph) on undivided highways.
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