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What was the previous name of Taiwan?
When the Portuguese first saw Taiwan, they called it "Formosa". wich means " beautiful island" that's the first name that Taiwan has. Then the aborigines called it "dayuen" which became " Taiwan"
What is the first republic in Asia?
The Filipinos established the first republic in Asia in 1898, but it was short lived.
What is the Republic of China?
The Republic of China is Taiwan or Formosa. It is the part of China that is not Communist.
What island republic used to be called Formosa?
the everglades
Where is Philippine?
in Asia south of Taiwan formosa and north of Indonesia
What is the Formosa straight?
The Formosa or Taiwan Strait is a stretch of water between the mainland of Asia and the Island of Taiwan. It is about 110 miles wide.
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 was the first republic in south east Asia?
It's the Republic of the Philippines.. June 12, 1898..
In 1954 what was the first test of Eisenhower's new policy to contain Chinese communism?
The first test of Eisenhower's new policy to contain Chinese communism was the Formosa Straits. This was a conflict that occurred between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
What state was the first to be called the lone star republic?
asia
What two names were Taiwan called?
Nationalist China and Republic of China. It was also called Formosa.
By what name is Taiwan formally known?
Taiwan is also known as Formosa. Home to the Republic of China (ROC), not to be confused with the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).
