Gunungkidul

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Definition

A regency in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Etymology

Derived from the Javanese 'gunung' (mountain/highlands) and 'kidul' (south). Literally meaning 'mountains in the south', it refers to the geographical location of the region situated on the southern side of the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

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