Merauke

from marind

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Definition

An easternmost regency in Papua

Etymology

Derived from the Marind language, specifically 'Maro-ke', meaning 'this is Maro' (referring to the Maro River). This term was adopted into Indonesian as the official toponym for the regency in eastern Papua following the colonial era.

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