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cordillera
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chain or range of mountains
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archipelago
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a group or chain of islands
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flora
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the plant life of a region
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fauna
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the animal life of a region
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endemic
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describing plant or animal species native to a particular area
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primate city
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city that dominates a country's economy, culture, and government and in which population is concentrated; usually the capital
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maritime
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concerned with travel or shipping by sea
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indigenous
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native to a place; the original inhabitants- plant, animal or human
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sphere of influence
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area of a country in which a foreign power has economical or political influence
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wat
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in Southeast Asia, a temple
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batik
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method of dyeing cloth to produce beautiful patterns
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longhouse
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in rural areas of Indonesia and Malaysia, a large building where people from several related families live
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sickle
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large, curved knife with a handle used to cut grass or tall grains
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free port
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port city where goods can be unloaded, stored, and reshipped, without the payment of import duties
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