Paniai

from ekari

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From ekari

Definition

A regency in central Papua

Etymology

Derived from the language of the Ekari (Mee) people in Papua. The name refers to Lake Paniai, which is the center of local life. This term was later adopted as the official regency name to represent the region's geographical and cultural identity.

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