Taiwan

臺灣

REFERENCE: Taiwan (Chinese trad. 臺灣, ext. 台湾, pinyin: Táiwān; colonial name - Formosa, from port. ilha Formosa - "Beautiful Island") - an island in the Pacific Ocean, 150 km from the eastern coast of mainland China, from which it is separated by the Taiwan Strait. The geographical coordinates of the center are 23 ° 30 ′ N, 121 ° 00 ′ E The island crosses the Tropic of Cancer.
In the international political and economic context, Taiwan refers to the partially recognized state of the Republic of China, which controls the island of the same name and adjacent islands. The largest city and capital is Taipei.

P:1900-1906
Republic of Taiwan/Formosa

P:1907-1934
Governor General Taiwan

P:1935-...
Republic of China