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Which country was formerly named Formosa?

Taiwan. Formosa is a name given to the island by the Portuguese explorers (“Ilha Formosa” - “beautiful island”). The name was used until 1945.

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What is the capital city of Mongolia?

Ulan Bator. The city was founded in 1639 as a nomadic Buddhist monastic centre. It changed location twenty-eight times, with each location being chosen ceremonially – before settling permanently at its present location in 1778.

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Which country is Yunnan a part of?

China. Yunnan is a mountainous province in southern China. It borders Vietnam, Laos, and Burma. The province is one of China's major tourist destinations, famous for its landscapes and cultural diversity.

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Which country is Fujian a part of?

China. The name Fujian is a combination of two city names: Fuzhou and Jianzhou.

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What is the second largest city in South Korea, after Seoul?

Busan. The four largest cities in South Korea are Seoul (9.8 million), Busan (3.4 million), Incheon (2.7 million) and Daegu (2.4 million).

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Which river flows through Seoul?

Han River. There are four large rivers named “Han” in East Asia: two in China, one in Vietnam and one in South Korea. The largest of them is Han river in China, which is the largest tributary of Yangtze.

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