Pasangkayu

from indonesia

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Definition

A regency in West Sulawesi

Etymology

Derived from the combination of the words 'pasang' (tide) and 'kayu' (wood). Historically, the name refers to a natural phenomenon where driftwood was carried by the tide to the coast, which subsequently became a landmark for local settlements.

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