Silvassa

[ sil-vah-sah ]
/ ˌsɪl vɑˈsɑ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, in W India.

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Dadra and Nagar Haveli
[ duhd-ruh uh n nuhg-er huh-vel-ee ]
/ ˈdʌd rə ən ˈnʌg ər həˈvɛl i /

noun

a union territory of India, located between Gujarat and Maharashtra, N of Mumbai. 190 sq. mi. (491 sq. km).Capital: Silvassa.
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British Dictionary definitions for silvassa

Dadra and Nagar Haveli
/ (dəˈdrɑː ˈnʌɡə əˈvɛlɪ) /

noun

a union territory of W India, on the Gulf of Cambay: until 1961 administratively part of Portuguese Damão. Capital: Silvassa. Pop: 220 451 (2001). Area: 489 sq km (191 sq miles)
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