How many U.S. states had a larger economy than Taiwan in 2025? Only eight. With a GDP of approximately US$920 billion, Taiwan’s economy was larger than those of 42 U.S. states. #Taiwan #Economy #USStates #DataViz

Taiwan recorded 261 PLA aircraft sorties and 75 median-line crossings in July 2026. Activity rose slightly from June but remained well below July 2025. China’s military pressure and operational patterns nevertheless continue. #Taiwan #China #PLA #IndoPacific

You probably use products from Taiwanese companies every day without realizing. From semiconductors and computer hardware to bicycles, airlines, shipping, and textiles, Taiwan is home to many globally known brands. This map shows the headquarters of a selection of them. #Taiwan #MadeInTaiwan #Maps

Taiwan sits at the boundary between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, making it one of the world’s most seismically active regions. This map shows earthquakes of magnitude 3.0+ in the first half of 2026. Most occurred near Hualien and Yilan. #Taiwan #Earthquake #Geology

35°C+, blazing sunshine, and a brutal UV index. That’s summer in Taiwan. Thankfully, convenience stores are everywhere. Need a break from the heat? Step inside, enjoy the AC, then continue your day. How do you survive a Taiwanese summer? #Taiwan #Summer #LifeInTaiwan

Taiwan in a German atlas from 1899. Despite being published under Japanese rule, it still uses Qing-era names. Changhua appears as “Tschang-wha-h,” while modern Taichung is labelled “Tai-wan-fu.” What else can you spot? #Taiwan #HistoricMaps #Cartography

From Taiwan’s northernmost convenience store to its highest-elevation branch, this map highlights unusual locations and statistics across the country. The data represents a snapshot from May 2026. #Taiwan #Maps #DataVisualization

Taiwan’s main island would fit almost entirely inside Lake Michigan, not only in terms of area, but also surprisingly well in shape. Taiwan’s main island covers about 35,808 km², while Lake Michigan has a surface area of roughly 57,757 km². #Taiwan #LakeMichigan #GreatLakes #Geography #Maps

Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan. From 1995-2025, 147 tropical cyclones came within 300 km of Taiwan, triggering sea warnings, land warnings, or making landfall. On average, 4.9 affect Taiwan each year and 1.7 make landfall. About 73% occur between July and September. #Taiwan #Typhoon #Weather

Typhoon Bavi is expected to affect Taiwan this weekend. This map shows the typical typhoon paths affecting Taiwan based on the CWA classification, with the share of typhoons following each path. #Taiwan #Typhoon #Weather

The new Sanying Line opened on 30 June 2026! 🚇 The 14.3 km fully automated line connects Dingpu with Yingtao Fude and is free to ride until 31 August. This map shows the Taipei-New Taipei Metro network in its real geographic layout. #Taiwan #Taipei #Metro

Chinese military activity around Taiwan remained below last year’s level in June 2026. 208 PLA aircraft sorties (499 in June 2025) 36 median line crossings, the lowest in a long time No bombers observed 5-10 PLA Navy ships per day Data: Ministry of National Defense ROC #Taiwan #PLA #TaiwanStrait

Taipei almost had a numbered street system. In 2000, major roads were assigned numbers like 6A and 7B to help foreign visitors navigate the city. The system appeared on maps and road signs but was never widely adopted and has since disappeared. #Taipei #Taiwan #Maps #UrbanPlanning

Taiwan has more registered vehicles than residents. End of 2025: 23.30M people 23.40M registered vehicles Biggest reason: Taiwan’s fleet of about 14 million motorcycles and scooters. Vehicle ownership is lowest in Taipei and highest in several rural counties #Taiwan #Transportation #DataViz #Maps

Taiwan isn’t just divided into counties and cities. It’s also divided by vibes. After years of living and traveling around the country, this is how Taiwan feels to me. 😄 How would you divide Taiwan? #Taiwan #Travel #Maps

The 2026 oil market disruption pushed fuel prices higher worldwide. Germany saw prices rise above €2.20 per liter, while Taiwan limited further increases through its fuel price stabilization mechanism. #Taiwan #Germany #FuelPrices #Energy #DataViz

Taiwan’s coastline is lined with lighthouses that have guided ships along some of the world’s busiest sea routes. Favorites: Fuguijiao, Baishajia, Eluanbi, Yuwengdao, and Bitoujiao (for the views). #Taiwan #Lighthouse #TaiwanTravel

How far can you see from Taipei 101? On a perfectly clear day, visibility can reach up to 60 km. In theory that includes Keelung and Yilan, though mountains block much of the view. This map shows the areas visible from Taipei 101 under ideal conditions. #Taiwan #Taipei101 #Geography

🏪 vs 🏯 Taiwan has over 14,000 convenience stores and 12,000+ temples. This map shows which one is more common in each district and township. Team Temple or Team Convenience Store? #Taiwan #Maps #DataViz

There are more than 14,000 convenience stores across Taiwan. When mapped by store density per square kilometer, they perfectly redraw the island’s urban centers. #Taiwan #Maps #Geography #UrbanPlanning #DataVisualization

What if Hsinchu were in Dresden? Taiwan overlaid on Central Europe, with Taiwan’s semiconductor hub aligned to the future home of TSMC’s first European fab. #Taiwan #TSMC #Semiconductors #Germany #Maps

Every dot is a church or chapel. Around 2,800 are spread across Taiwan, reflecting a Christian presence that dates back nearly 400 years. #Taiwan #Maps #Geography

Taiwan is famous for its convenience stores, but it is also home to around 12,000 registered temples. From major temple complexes to tiny shrines, religion is woven into everyday life across the country. #Taiwan #Maps #Religion

Taiwan covers only 36% of South Korea’s area, yet has a surprisingly similar north-south length. 🇹🇼🇰🇷 #Taiwan #SouthKorea #Maps

PLA aircraft activity around Taiwan continued to increase in May 2026, with 274 sorties and 72 median line crossings recorded. Activity remains below 2025 levels but has returned to a near-daily pattern. #Taiwan #MilitaryAviation #DataViz #china #apac

A different Taiwan bucket list: the island’s extreme points, geographic center, Tropic of Cancer, and highest mountain. How many have you visited? 🇹🇼 #Taiwan #Travel #Geography

42,000 km of roads. That’s enough to redraw Taiwan almost perfectly. The island’s transportation network reveals its cities, mountains, valleys, and coastlines without showing any of them directly. #Taiwan #Maps #Geography

Taiwan may soon see its first typhoon of the season. This map shows where typhoons made landfall in Taiwan between 1950 and 2025. Most storms strike the east coast first, while only a few have reached the northern west coast. #Taiwan #Typhoon #Weather #Maps

Taiwan’s geographic position is more complex than many people realize. Depending on the location, the nearest foreign territory may be closer to Japan, the Philippines, or China. 🇹🇼 #Taiwan #Maps #Geography

Beyond Elephant Mountain: some of the best places to photograph Taipei 101 are hidden across the city. 📷🇹🇼 #Taiwan #Taipei101 #Travel