East Indonesia
historical state, Indonesia
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Central Sulawesi
- In Central Sulawesi: History
…in the Dutch-sponsored state of East Indonesia until it joined the Republic of Indonesia in 1950. Celebes was divided in 1960 into two large administrative units, one encompassing the northern region, the other spanning the south. In 1964, in response to ongoing social and political unrest, these units were further…
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North Sulawesi
- In North Sulawesi: History
…of the Dutch-sponsored state of East Indonesia until it was incorporated into the Republic of Indonesia in 1950.
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South Sulawesi
- In South Sulawesi: History
…the new Dutch state of East Indonesia. Clashes occurred in Makassar, and, with the defeat of the Dutch, Celebes became part of the Republic of Indonesia in 1950. The island was divided in 1960 into two large administrative units, one encompassing the northern region and the other spanning the south.…
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