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Country Name |
Republic of China |
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Continent |
Asia |
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Surface area |
36,193 km2 |
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Capital |
Taipei |
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Population |
23,547,448 |
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Language |
Chinese, Mandarin |
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Currency |
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) |
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Time zone |
+7hrs in relation to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00886 |
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers over 1 year old from at-risk countries or who have transited for more than 12 hours at airports in at-risk countries.
A disease of viral origin, it is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Vaccination is recommended for prolonged stays in rural regions, particularly between May and October.
Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country..
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travelers at risk of developing severe symptoms or of coming into contact with infected individuals. It is likewise recommended for all travelers under the age of 16 who plan to reside in the country for more than 3 months
Malaria, transmitted by mosquito bites, is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is not yet available, you are advised to take both behavioural and, following medical consultation, pharmacological preventive measures.
Diseases such as Leishmaniasis and Japanese River Typhus are found in Southeast Asia. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
The country consists of its namesake island and some smaller islands. The terrain is mountainous to the east, spreading into plains to the west. The island is located at the northern end of the Manila Trench, in the collision zone between the Eurasian and Pacific plates, hence the territory's strong seismicity.
The climate is hot and humid between April and October, while temperatures are more moderate between October and March, dropping to as low as 10° during winter. Although limited by the mountain ranges, the area is subject to monsoon influences, which can cause typhoons and bring heavy rains between May and November.
