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Hollandia

British  
/ hɒˈlændɪə /

noun

  1. a former name of Jayapura

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This, Dr. King explained, was intended as a companion name for “Hollandia Nova” or “New Holland,” as Australia was then known.

From New York Times

At a distribution center near Prague, Czech yoghurt maker Hollandia Karlovy Vary installed three robotic arms last year to sort and load yoghurts onto pallets, replacing the work of 10 people who were moved to other positions.

From Reuters

The incident began when a brawl was reported near Hollandia Park in San Marcos in northern San Diego County about 3:20 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

He studied economics at Erasmus University in Rotterdam and, as a young adult, helped manage the business Hollandia BV.

From Washington Post

Murlin Spencer’s first Pacific assignment was at Gen. MacArthur’s headquarters in Australia… he went on back with the General to the Philippines, via Buna, Cape Gloucester, New Britain, Hollandia, Leyte… many times under fire… finally witnessed the surrender in Tokyo Bay… he was a native of Fort Morgan, Colo.

From Time