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In the 16th century, the Portuguese explorers called Taiwan...Formosa
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What is the name of the Pacific island once known as Formosa?
Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa
What is the Pacific Island once known as Formosa?
The Pacific island once known as Formosa is now called Taiwan. It is located off the southeastern coast of China and is officially known as the Republic of China. Taiwan has a diverse culture, picturesque landscapes, and a dynamic economy.
Formosa is today known as?
Formosa is an Island near China which is now called Taiwan.
What other name is Taiwan called by?
The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa (from Portuguese (Ilha) Formosa, meaning "beautiful (island)") (Wikipedia) so Taiwan also called Formosa
What is the modern name for the island of formosa?
The modern name for the island of Formosa is Taiwan.
Did Manchu Dynasty ruled over Formosa?
formosa its a island so its formosa
When did Taiwan change its name?
Portuguese explorers in the late 16th century called the island "Formosa", which is Portuguese for "beautiful".
What was the island of Taiwan called before its name Taiwan?
The official name of the country is The Republic of China, but it has been previously called "formosa" when sighted by Portugese ships (comes from "Ilha Formosa", meaning "beautiful island" in Portuguese).
What is an island that is east of China that starts the letter f?
Taiwan is an island southeast of China. It formerly was known as Formosa.
Why was Taiwan named Formosa?
Formosa is Portuguese for Beautiful Island
What island is directly east of the Formosa Strait?
The island directly east of the Formosa Strait is Taiwan.
Which country was formerly known as Formosa?
Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa.
