Toba

from batak

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From batak

Definition

A regency in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Etymology

Originates from the Batak Toba language, referring to the name of the lake and the dominant ethnic group in the region. This term has been used for generations as a geographical and cultural identity, later adopted as the administrative name of the regency.

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