Tai·wan [ t wn ]government occupying the island of Taiwan and neighboring small islands, administered separately since 1949 by a Chinese Nationalist government after its retreat from mainland China. It is claimed as a province by the People's Republic of China. Languages: Chinese. Currency: New Taiwan dollar.Taipei Population: 22,974,347 (2009 estimate).
Area: 36,190 sq km (13,973 sq mi)
