Taipei

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Taipei

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

Taipei is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan, serving as the island's political and economic center. It is located in the Taipei Basin and is surrounded by New Taipei City. The city is home to iconic landmarks such as the Taipei 101 skyscraper and the National Palace Museum.

Statistics

Area

271.80 km²

Population

2,442,991

Location