__NOTOC__ '''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.
  • Argentina

  • Formosa (province), a province in the Chaco region of Argentina.
  • Formosa (Argentina), the capital city of Formosa (province).
  • Brazil

  • Formosa (Brazil), a city in the state of Goias.
  • Canada

  • Formosa (Canada), a town in Ontario.
  • Portugal

  • Formosa (Santarem) - a town in Portugal.
  • Formosa (Portalegre) - a town in Portugal.
  • United States of America

  • Formosa (Virginia) - a town in Virginia.
  • Formosa (Arkansas) - a town in Arkansas.