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What was the previous name of the country of Taiwan?
Formosa
When did Formosa change name to Taiwan?
It was always Taiwan in Chinese. Formosa was given by the Westerners (the Portuguese) and as the country grew, people started calling them by their own name.1958
Where is Formosa Province located?
Its the body of water between Formosa and China. Formosa was the Portuguese name, beautiful island, given to Taiwan.
What is the birth name of Ester Formosa?
Ester Formosa's birth name is Ester Formosa Plans.
Which country was formerly known as Formosa?
Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa.
What is new name of formosa?
Taiwan is the new name of FORMOSA.. :]
What is the modern name for the island of formosa?
The modern name for the island of Formosa is Taiwan.
What is the nickname of Taiwan?
'Formosa' is the formal name of Taiwan. Formosa isn't really considered as a nickname but it is another name for Taiwan.
What is the old name for a country off to the east of China that is on the Tropic of Cancer and is east of a straight bearing it's name?
Formosa
What country was called formosa?
Taiwan.
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 country used to be named Formosa?
Taiwan.
