Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Taiwan  | Afghanistan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of China | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Taipei | Kabul |
Latitude  | 23° 40′ 0″ N | 34° 31′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 121° 0′ 0″ E | 69° 11′ 0″ E |
The total area of Taiwan is 36,197 sq km, and the total area of Afghanistan is 652,867 sq km. Taiwan is smaller than Afghanistan by 616,670 sq km. Taiwan is around 18.04 times smaller than Afghanistan.
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 36,197 Sq km | 652,867 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 616,670 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 13,976 Sq Mile | 252,073 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 238,097 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.1 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | New Taipei City | Kabul |
Demonyms  | Taiwanese, Formosan | Afghan |
Official Languages  | Standard Chinese | Pashto, Dari |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary totalitarian provisional theocratic Islamic emirate |
Major Religion  | Buddhism | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 35.1 % | 99.7 % |
The people of Taiwan are called Taiwanese, Formosan, and the people of Afghanistan are called Afghan.
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | New Taiwan Dollar | Afghan Afghani |
Currency Symbol  | TWD | AFN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +886 | +93 |
Internet TLD  | .tw | .af |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TW | AF |
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | 三民主義歌 (San Min Chu-i) | Dā də Bātorāno Kor |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem of the Republic of China | This Is the Home of the Brave |
National Animal  | Formosan Black Bear | Snow Leopard |
National Bird  | Formosan Blue Magpie | Golden Eagle |
National Flower  | Plum blossom | Tulip |
National Sport  | Baseball | Buzkashi |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Black, red, green and white |
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:03 AM | 02:33 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Taiwan is [06:03 AM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Afghanistan is [02:33 AM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025].
Taiwan is [ 3 hours and 30 minutes ] ahead of Afghanistan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Taiwan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,894,394, and the total population of Afghanistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 42,239,854.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Taiwan had 18,345,460 less people than Afghanistan.
The annual Population Growth in Taiwan is 0.24% and the annual population growth in Afghanistan is 2.96%.
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.6 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73 % | 68.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.4 % | 2.32 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Taipei | Kabul |
Current Time | 06:03 AM | 02:33 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 23.51 Degree Celsius | 17.01 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.34 km/hr, 180 Degree | 1.54 km/hr, 278 Degree |
Humidity  | 43 % | 53 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.5 (Births Per Woman) | 4.52 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 115.35 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 329.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 63.25 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 203.02 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 23.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 44.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Cancer (50000 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (105.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 100 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 15.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.1 (people per 100K population) | 24.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 16.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.13 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Taiwan, is [ Cancer ]. Around 50000 people per 100,000 people in Taiwan, are dying of Cancer.
Similarly, around 105.8 people per 100,000 people in Afghanistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Taiwan, spent [ 6.5% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Afghanistan, spent [ 21.83% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Taiwan | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 23.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 19.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.02 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 14.5% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Taiwan, are 1.17 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Afghanistan.
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