Nias barat

from nias

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From nias

Definition

A regency in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Etymology

A combination of the word 'Nias' (Tanö Niha) and 'barat' (west). This term was formed administratively to distinguish the new administrative region in the western part of Nias Island, following the convention of naming regions based on their geographical position.

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