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What is Surabaya's status in the Indonesian archipelago's trading history?

  • The largest city in the Dutch East Indies

  • A minor trading port

  • A fishing village

  • A colonial outpost

Answer

From the 18th century until the mid-20th century, Surabaya was the largest city in the Dutch East Indies, and the center of trading in the Indonesian archipelago.
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