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History and the Origin of the City of Surabaya in East Java, Indonesia

Surabaya is a city known as the city of heroes. This city is called the city of heroes because it has a long history associated with heroic values. The term Surabaya comes from the word Suro which means brave and Boyo which means danger. literally means brave to face the dangers that come. The beginning […]

Why is there an island called Flores Island in Indonesia?

Indonesia is a country that has many islands and many ethnic groups. In some areas in Indonesia there are several regions or islands that use foreign names. One of them is Flores Island. Flores Island is an island located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. Based on the history of the island’s existence, the […]