Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Taiwan  | Saudi Arabia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of China | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Taipei | Riyadh |
Latitude  | 23° 40′ 0″ N | 24° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 121° 0′ 0″ E | 45° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Taiwan is 36,197 sq km, and the total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km. Taiwan is smaller than Saudi Arabia by 2,113,493 sq km. Taiwan is around 59.39 times smaller than Saudi Arabia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 36,197 Sq km | 2,149,690 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,113,493 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 13,976 Sq Mile | 830,000 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 816,024 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.1 % | 0.0 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | New Taipei City | Riyadh |
Demonyms  | Taiwanese, Formosan | Saudi, Saudi Arabian |
Official Languages  | Standard Chinese | Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
Major Religion  | Buddhism | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 35.1 % | 93 % |
The people of Taiwan are called Taiwanese, Formosan, and the people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian.
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | New Taiwan Dollar | Saudi riyal |
Currency Symbol  | TWD | SAR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +886 | +966 |
Internet TLD  | .tw | .sa |
Start of Week  | Monday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TW | SA |
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | 三民主義歌 (San Min Chu-i) | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem of the Republic of China | Chant of the Saudi Nation |
National Animal  | Formosan Black Bear | Arabian Horse |
National Bird  | Formosan Blue Magpie | Falcon |
National Flower  | Plum blossom | Arfaj |
National Sport  | Baseball | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Green and white |
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:24 PM | 02:24 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard 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 [07:24 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Saudi Arabia is [02:24 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025].
Taiwan is [ 5 hours ] ahead of Saudi Arabia.
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 Saudi Arabia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,947,025.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Taiwan had 13,052,631 less people than Saudi Arabia.
The annual Population Growth in Taiwan is 0.24% and the annual population growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62%.
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.6 % | 17.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73 % | 79.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.4 % | 2.63 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Taipei | Riyadh |
Current Time | 07:24 PM | 02:24 PM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 26.93 Degree Celsius | 29.39 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.68 km/hr, 120 Degree | 2.47 km/hr, 125 Degree |
Humidity  | 52 % | 16 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.5 (Births Per Woman) | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 115.35 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 63.25 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 23.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Cancer (50000 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 100 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.1 (people per 100K population) | 18.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 16.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.04 (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 114 people per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia, spent [ 5.97% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Taiwan | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 23.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 14.5% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Taiwan, are 1.80 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Saudi Arabia.
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