Makassar

British  

/ -ˈkɑː-, məˈkæsə /

noun

1. Former name (1971–99): Ujung Pandang.  a port in central Indonesia, on SW Sulawesi: an important native port before Portuguese (16th century) and Dutch (17th century) control; capital of the Dutch East Indies (1946–49); a major Indonesian distribution and transshipment port. Pop: 1 100 019 (2000)

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Example Sentences

The plane crashed into Mount Bulusaraung in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, which borders the city of Makassar, Arif said.

From Barron's

The Indonesian Air Transport turboprop plane lost contact with the air traffic controller on Saturday afternoon while en route from Yogyakarta to the city of Makassar in Sulawesi Island.

From Barron's

Among the debris, the joint search and rescue team found what is believed to be "the fuselage, the tail section, and the windows", head of Makassar search and rescue agency, Muhammad Arif Anwar, said at a press briefing.

From Barron's

Last December, Indonesia said it had invited the navies of 47 nations, including China, to participate in the exercise, which will run from June 4 to 8 in Makassar.

From Reuters

"The defendant did not take appropriate and necessary actions within the scope of his power to prevent or stop the crimes," added the statement, which was posted on the website of the Makassar district court, where the trial is being held.

From Reuters