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'''Formosa''' means "beautiful" in Portuguese. It is used as a name for more than one place:
Taiwan was called "Formosa" by non-Chinese until the late 20th century. The Chinese name "Taiwan" is in general use now.
Formosa (province), a province in the Chaco region of Argentina.
Formosa (Argentina), the capital city of Formosa (province).
Formosa (Brazil), a city in the state of Goias.
Formosa (Canada), a town in Ontario.
Formosa (Santarem) - a town in Portugal.
Formosa (Portalegre) - a town in Portugal.
Formosa (Virginia) - a town in Virginia.
Formosa (Arkansas) - a town in Arkansas.