Fun facts about Makassar
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The name Makassar was long spelled Macassar in English and many other European languages.
Makassar
Indonesia
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung.
From the “Names and etymology” section
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Makassar is mentioned in the Nagarakretagama, a Javanese eulogy composed in the 14th century.
Makassar
Indonesia
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung.
From the “History” section
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Makassar has a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Makassar
Indonesia
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung.
From the “Geography” section
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The city is one of Indonesia's primary ports, known for its essential port of call for pinisi ships.
Makassar
Indonesia
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung.
From the “Economy” section
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Makassar is home to traditional dishes such as coto makassar, a stew made from nuts, spices, and offal.
Makassar
Indonesia
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung.
From the “Traditional cuisine” section
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