Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Geoffrey Lewis (actor)

   / Movies & TV Shows

   • 

     The X-Files

     1993

   • 

     Little House on the Prairie

     1974

   • 

     Bonanza

     1959

   • 

     Walker, Texas Ranger

     1993

   • 

     Gunsmoke

     1955

   • 

     Hawaii Five-0

     1968

   • Laverne & Shirley

     1976

   • Alice

     1976

   • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

     2001

   • Kung Fu

     1972

   • Highway to Heaven

     1984

   • Mannix

     1967

   • Mod Squad

     1968

   • Double Impact

     1991

   • B.J. and the Bear

     1978

   • AfterMASH

     1983

   • Alias Smith and Jones

     1971

   • Lou Grant

     1977

   • The Wind and the Lion

     1975

   • Fletch Lives

     1989

   • Only the Strong

     1993

   • Ark II

     1976

   • The Name of the Game

     1968

   • Longstreet

     1971

   • Bad Company

     1972

   • Lucky Lady

     1975

   • Odyssey 5

     2002

   • National Lampoon's Last Resort

     1994

   • The Butcher

     2009

   • American Perfekt

     1997

   • City of Angels

     1976

   • Maximum Security

     1984

   • Wildside

     1985

   • Welcome Home, Soldier Boys

     1972

   • Five Aces

     1999

   • The Gun and the Pulpit

     1974

   • Voodoo Moon

     2006

   • Stormin' Home

     1985

   • Formosa

     2005

   • Matters of the Heart

     1990

   • An Occasional Hell

     1996

   • A Painted House

     2003

   • My Life with Men

     2003

   • The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe

     1976

   • The Dragon Gate

     1994

   • Thieves

     2001

   • MacGyver

     1985

   • Rough Riders

     1997

1. 

   Formosa

   • Email
   • Facebook
   • X
   • LinkedIn
   • Copy link

   2005 · Comedy · 1h 26m

   • Overview
   • Cast
   • Reviews
   • Trailers & Clips

2. Formosa - Local Result

   • 

   • A
     Formosa

     Asian Fusion Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant · $$ · 462.03mi

     Open · 161 on Yelp

     221 E College St, Iowa City, IA · (319) 338-8880

     • Pickup
     
     
     Website
     
     Order
     
     Menu
   Add or update your business

3. Cast

   • 

     Jamieson Stern

     Clay Crawford
   • 

     Jessica Kiper

     Anne-Marie Silver
   • 

     Steven Gilborn

     Sid Silver
   • 

     Clayton Rohner

     Ted Gregory
   • 

     Cameron Bender

     Hank Peterson
   • 

     Richard Keith

     Jimmy McNichol

   Show more

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Republic_of_FormosaRepublic of Formosa - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Republic_of_Formosa

   • Cached

   The Republic of Formosa was a short-lived republic that existed on the island of Taiwan in 1895 between the formal cession of Taiwan by the Qing dynasty of China to the Empire of Japan by the Treaty of Shimonoseki and its being taken over by Japanese troops.

   • Currency: Qing Tael
   • Status: Unrecognized state

   • Government: Republic

5. theculturetrip.com › asia › taiwanWhy Was Taiwan Called the Republic of Formosa? - Culture Trip

   theculturetrip.com › asia › taiwan

   • Cached

   Dec 12, 2023 · Learn how Taiwan was known as Ilha Formosa, a Portuguese name meaning Beautiful Island, for centuries. Discover how it became the Republic of Formosa for five months in 1895, and why it failed to gain international recognition.

6. www.worldatlas.com › articles › what-and-where-wasWhat and Where Was the Republic of Formosa? - WorldAtlas

   www.worldatlas.com › articles › what-and-where-was

   • Cached

   May 24, 2018 · The Republic of Formosa was a democratic state of Taiwan that existed for five months in 1895, when the island was taken over by Japan under the Treaty of Shimonoseki. It was formed by Taiwanese notables who resisted the cession of Taiwan to Japan and declared independence on May 23, 1895. The Japanese arrested the leaders and arrested the capital city of Tainan on October 21, 1895.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_TaiwanGeography of Taiwan - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_Taiwan

   • Cached

   Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country in East Asia. The island of Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa, makes up 99% of the land area of the territories under ROC control. The main island is 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi) and lies some 180 kilometres (112 mi) across the Taiwan Strait from the southeastern ...

   • • Total: 36,197 km² (13,976 sq mi)
   • Highest point: Yu Shan, 3,952 m (12,966 ft)

   • Area: Ranked 138
   • Region: East Asia

8. Top Stories

   • 

     GlobalData on MSN.com

     Formosa and Tabuk sign deal for FDA-approved ophthalmic suspension

     1 day ago

   • 

     Plastics News

     Formosa Plastics opening PP resin unit in Texas

     2 days ago

   • Log Cabin Democrat

     Formosa news

     Jason Ward of Guy came over for a visit with his grandparents, Marva and RG Ward on Friday. They had a good visit and enjoyed the company.

     4 days ago

   • The Port Lavaca Wave

     County executes recycling waste transfer station agreement

     During their regular meeting on May 1, Calhoun County Commissioners approved several agenda items, including an executed agreement for a new Recycle Waste Transfer Station and an agreement between the

     1 day ago

   • koaa

     Formosa Bites: Diversifying Colorado Springs' Culinary Scene

     1 week ago

   View all

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dutch_FormosaDutch Formosa - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dutch_Formosa

   • Cached

   Dutch Formosa. The locations of Dutch Formosa, overlapping a map of the present-day island. The island of Taiwan, also commonly known as Formosa, was partly under colonial rule by the Dutch Republic from 1624 to 1662 and from 1664 to 1668.

   • Status: Dutch colony

10. www.britannica.com › place › TaiwanTaiwan | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts

    www.britannica.com › place › Taiwan

    • Cached

    2 days ago · Formosa. Head Of Government: Premier: Chen Chien-jen. Population: (2024 est.) 23,356,000. Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 31.460 Taiwan new dollar. Seat Of Government: Taipei. Head Of State: President: Tsai Ing-wen. Recent News. May 6, 2024, 11:58 PM ET (AP)

11. People also ask

    Is Taiwan still known as Formosa?

    • Although Taiwan is still sometimes referred to as Formosa, and has been for centuries, it was only known as the Republic of Formosa for five short months. And even then, it wasn’t officially recognized by any foreign governments, which is probably why very few people know of its existence.

    Why Was Taiwan Called the Republic of Formosa? - Culture Trip

    theculturetrip.com/asia/taiwan/articles/taiwan-called-republic-formosa

    See all results for this question

    How did the Formosa Republic form?

    • The Formosa Republic was a democratic state of Taiwan that lasted for a short time. It was formed when the Taiwan notables resisted Taiwanese cession to Japan under China’s Qing Dynasty and Japan Empire. The Qing Dynasty and Japan Empire signed the Shimonoseki Treaty that saw the region taken over by Japanese armies.

    What and Where Was the Republic of Formosa? - WorldAtlas

    www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-and-where-was-the-republic-of-formosa.html

    See all results for this question

    Why was Taiwan called 'Ilha Formosa'?

    • In 1517 a Portuguese ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, and the ship’s log recorded the words “Ilha Formosa ,” meaning “Beautiful Island” in Portuguese. Formosa subsequently became the Western term for Taiwan. But the ship did not stop, and the Portuguese did not lay claim to Taiwan.

    Taiwan | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts

    www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Taiwan

    See all results for this question

    Where did the name Formosa come from?

    • The name Formosa dates from 1542 when Portuguese sailors sighted an uncharted island and noted it on their maps as Ilha Formosa ("beautiful island"). The name Formosa eventually "replaced all others in European literature" and remained in common use among English speakers into the 20th century.

    Republic of Formosa - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Formosa

    See all results for this question

12. www.britannica.com › topic › history-of-TaiwanTaiwan | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts

    www.britannica.com › topic › history-of-Taiwan

    • Cached

    Apr 22, 2024 · In 1517 a Portuguese ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, and the ship’s log recorded the words “Ilha Formosa,” meaning “Beautiful Island” in Portuguese. Formosa subsequently became the Western term for Taiwan. But the ship did not stop, and the Portuguese did not lay claim to Taiwan.