Sultanate of Gowa
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Sultanate of Gowa was a prominent kingdom in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its maritime power and Makassarese culture. It famously operated as a twin kingdom with the Sultanate of Tallo under a dual-monarchy system. The state officially converted to Islam in the early 17th century.
Statistics
Area
1,904,569.00 km²
Population
285,000,000