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Is Solo a common term used for Surakarta?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Sometimes

  • Rarely

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Yes, Solo is a common term used for Surakarta. The city is often referred to as "Solo" in conversation, and it is also the name of the regency in which the city is located. Surakarta is the official name of the city, and it is derived from the Sanskrit words "sura" and "kerta", which mean "lion" and "city", respectively.
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