Which historic maritime city on the southwestern coast of Sulawesi serves as the commercial, logistics, and aviation gateway to Eastern Indonesia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Makassar
- Step 1: Makassar (formerly Ujung Pandang) is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi. Step 2. With Port of Soekarno-Hatta and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, it handles shipping and transit for Maluku, Papua, and Nusa Tenggara. Answer: Makassar. Why not the others: Manado is on the northern tip of Sulawesi.
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