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West Sulawesi[edit]

West Sulawesi (Indonesian: Sulawesi Barat) is a province of Indonesia, located on the western side of the island of Sulawesi. It was established in 2004, making it one of the newer provinces in the country. The capital city of West Sulawesi is Mamuju.

Geography[edit]

West Sulawesi is bordered by the provinces of Central Sulawesi to the north, South Sulawesi to the south, and the Makassar Strait to the west. The province covers an area of approximately 16,787 square kilometers. The terrain is predominantly mountainous, with several rivers and valleys.

Demographics[edit]

The population of West Sulawesi is diverse, with several ethnic groups residing in the region. The majority of the population are the Mandar people, who are known for their seafaring skills. Other ethnic groups include the Bugis, Toraja, and Makassarese.

Economy[edit]

The economy of West Sulawesi is primarily based on agriculture, with key products including cocoa, coffee, and rice. The province also has potential in the mining sector, with deposits of nickel and other minerals. Fishing is another important economic activity due to the province's extensive coastline.

Culture[edit]

West Sulawesi has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional music, dance, and crafts playing an important role in the lives of its people. The Mandar people are known for their traditional boat-building skills and the "Sandeq" race, a traditional sailing competition.

Administration[edit]

West Sulawesi is divided into six regencies:

Each regency is further divided into districts (kecamatan).

Related pages[edit]

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-'''West Sulawesi''' (''Indonesian: Sulawesi Barat'') is a [[province]] of [[Indonesia]]. It is located on the island of [[Sulawesi]], the eleventh largest island in the world. The province was established in 2004, and its capital is [[Mamuju]].
+== West Sulawesi ==
-== History ==
+[[File:Kantor_Gubernur_Sulawesi_Barat.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Governor's Office of West Sulawesi]]
-West Sulawesi was officially established on October 5, 2004, by the Indonesian Government Act No. 26, 2004, having previously been part of [[South Sulawesi]]. The area's history is intertwined with the history of [[Sulawesi]] in general.
+'''West Sulawesi''' (Indonesian: ''Sulawesi Barat'') is a province of [[Indonesia]], located on the western side of the island of [[Sulawesi]]. It was established in 2004, making it one of the newer provinces in the country. The capital city of West Sulawesi is [[Mamuju]].
 == Geography ==
-West Sulawesi is located on the [[Sulawesi]] island, and is bordered by the provinces of [[South Sulawesi]] to the South, [[Central Sulawesi]] to the East, and [[North Sulawesi]] to the North. The province includes numerous small islands around the main island.
+West Sulawesi is bordered by the provinces of [[Central Sulawesi]] to the north, [[South Sulawesi]] to the south, and the [[Makassar Strait]] to the west. The province covers an area of approximately 16,787 square kilometers. The terrain is predominantly mountainous, with several rivers and valleys.
 == Demographics ==
-The population of West Sulawesi is diverse, with many ethnic groups including the [[Mandar]], [[Bugis]], [[Toraja]], and others. The official language is [[Indonesian]], but local languages are also spoken.
+The population of West Sulawesi is diverse, with several ethnic groups residing in the region. The majority of the population are the [[Mandar people]], who are known for their seafaring skills. Other ethnic groups include the [[Bugis]], [[Toraja]], and [[Makassarese]].
 == Economy ==
-The economy of West Sulawesi is primarily based on agriculture, with [[cacao]], [[coffee]], [[coconut]], [[rice]] and [[corn]] being the main crops. The province also has significant mining resources, including [[gold]] and [[nickel]].
+The economy of West Sulawesi is primarily based on agriculture, with key products including cocoa, coffee, and rice. The province also has potential in the mining sector, with deposits of nickel and other minerals. Fishing is another important economic activity due to the province's extensive coastline.
 == Culture ==
-The culture of West Sulawesi is a blend of the cultures of the various ethnic groups that inhabit the province. Traditional music, dance, and art are important aspects of the culture.
-== See also ==
+West Sulawesi has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional music, dance, and crafts playing an important role in the lives of its people. The Mandar people are known for their traditional boat-building skills and the "Sandeq" race, a traditional sailing competition.
+== Administration ==
+West Sulawesi is divided into six regencies:
+* [[Mamuju Regency]]
+* [[Majene Regency]]
+* [[Polewali Mandar Regency]]
+* [[Mamasa Regency]]
+* [[Pasangkayu Regency]]
+* [[Central Mamuju Regency]]
+Each regency is further divided into districts (''kecamatan'').
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Sulawesi]]
 * [[Provinces of Indonesia]]
-* [[Sulawesi]]
+* [[Mandar people]]
+{{Provinces of Indonesia}}
 [[Category:Provinces of Indonesia]]
-[[Category:West Sulawesi]]
+[[Category:Sulawesi]]
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