Formosa



Formosa means "beautiful" in Portuguese. It is used as a name for more than one place:

Argentina[edit]

Brazil[edit]

Canada[edit]

Portugal[edit]

Taiwan[edit]

  • The island was called "Formosa" by non-Chinese until the late 20th century. The Chinese name "Taiwan" is in general use now.

United States of America[edit]


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