Halmahera barat

from indonesia

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Definition

A regency in North Maluku

Etymology

A combination of the geographical name 'Halmahera' and the adjective 'barat' (west). The name Halmahera originates from local Maluku languages, while 'barat' is an Indonesian root word referring to the cardinal direction.

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