Halmahera

geographical name

Hal·​ma·​hera ˌhal-mə-ˈher-ə How to pronounce Halmahera (audio)
ˌhäl-
island in the Moluccas of eastern Indonesia area 6928 square miles (18,013 square kilometers), population 54,000

Note: Halmahera is located on the Equator and is the largest island in the Moluccas.

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“Halmahera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Halmahera. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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