Multiple choice general knowledge

The new name of 'Formosa' is

  1. Taiwan

  2. Thailand

  3. Turkey

  4. Uganda
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Explanation

Formosa was the historical Portuguese name given to Taiwan, meaning 'beautiful island'. The name was used during various periods of foreign influence but Taiwan has been its official name since 1945. Thailand (formerly Siam), Turkey, and Uganda are entirely different countries with no connection to the name Formosa.

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