Republic of China

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中華民國
Jhonghuá Mínguó
Republic of China

Flag of the Republic of China National emblem of the Republic of China
Flag National emblem

Motto
三民主義 (Traditional Chinese)
"Three Principles of the People"

Anthem
蔣公紀念歌 (Traditional Chinese)
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Song

Location of the Republic of China

Capital
(and largest city)
Taipei
25°02′N, 121°38′E

Official languages Standard Mandarin (Guóyǔ)

Government
 - President
 - Vice President
 - President of Executive Yuan
Presidential republic
John Chiang
Wu Po-hsiung
Ma Ying-jeou

Establishment
 - Start of Xinhai Revolution
 - Republic established
 - Relocated to Taiwan

October 10, 1911
January 1, 1912
December 7, 1949

Area
 - Total

 - Water (%)

35,980 km²
13,892 sq mi
10.34

Population
 - 2007 estimate
 - Density
 

22,911,292
633.12/km²
1,639.43/sq mi

GDP (PPP)
 - Total
 - Per capita
2007 estimate
$695.388 billion
$30,126

GDP (nominal)
 - Total
 - Per capita
2007 estimate
$383.307 billion
$16,274

HDI (2005) 0.932 (high)

Currency New Taiwan dollar (NT$) (TWD)

Time zone CST (UTC +8)

Internet TLD .tw

Calling code +886
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