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Monday, September 14, 2015

7 Origins of Place Names in Indonesia Not Many People Know

Many cities in Indonesia which you should already explore, but the extent to which you get to know the cities, or at least the history of names?




Through the article below, we present 7 origin of place names in Indonesia decent you know.


1.  Samarinda

This city was named Samarinda (with Rinda), not as many girls named Rinda, but originated from the word "Sama Rendah" (equal in low). Beginning in this city a lot of people from the same background, both natives and migrants. Immigrants dominated the Bugis people of South Sulawesi, which together people Wajo build settlements along the Mahakam river. At that time they were still a dwelling house raft shall stand "Sama Rendah". Eventually "Sama Rendah" became Samarinda.