Nias selatan

from nias

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From nias

Definition

A regency in North Sumatra

Etymology

A combination of 'Nias' (Tanö Niha) and 'selatan' (south). This name was established as an administrative entity for the region in the southern part of Nias Island, which historically possesses a very prominent and distinct megalithic culture.

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