Bantaeng

from makassar

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From makassar

Definition

A regency in South Sulawesi

Etymology

Derived from the Makassar language 'ba'teng' meaning stomach or center. The name refers to the geographical position of the region, which has been considered the center or core of the southern coastal area of South Sulawesi since ancient kingdoms.

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