What Are People From Taiwan Called?

Name: Taiwan
Address: East Asia, Taiwan

East Asia, Taiwan

Taiwan

People from Taiwan are called:

People from Taiwan are called Taiwanese.

Demonym:

Taiwanese

Pronunciation:

/ˌtaɪwɑːˈniːz/

About Taiwan

Capital city: Taipei.
Officially the Republic of China (ROC).
Island nation off the southeastern coast of China.
Major producer of semiconductors and technology products.
Known for vibrant democracy, night markets, and diverse culture.

Quick Facts

Population:: 23,923,276 (2024 est.)
Country:: Taiwan
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Taiwan', possibly from the aboriginal Siraya word 'Tayouan'. Also known historically as Formosa.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

China

west of Taiwan

People are called:

Chinese

Philippines

south of Taiwan

People are called:

Filipino

Japan

northeast of Taiwan

People are called:

Japanese

Quick Facts

Population:: 23,923,276 (2024 est.)
Country:: Taiwan
Region:: East Asia

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