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1348:Banderkari
1235:(Makachua)
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471:(regional)
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1372:(Chanol)
1361:(Badnak)
1359:Berainak
1332:Aloorang
1312:Nancowry
1267:Pulomilo
1239:Patisang
1157:Afra Bay
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1261:Pulobha
1233:Makhahu
1183:Chingen
1169:(Anula)
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1097:Malacca
1092:Kinyuka
1035:Tehsils
831:21 July
617:Culture
605:of the
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508:History
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494:Teressa
461:English
258:Nicobar
1530:Tapong
1519:Ramzoo
1504:Payuha
1493:Minyuk
1447:Kalasi
1442:Kakana
1437:Jhoola
1402:E-Wall
1397:Daring
1370:Chanel
1350:(Pulu)
1327:Alhiat
1250:Pitayo
1244:Pattia
1223:Lawful
1218:Lanaya
1213:Kokeon
1208:Katahu
1132:Teetop
1087:Kinmai
1082:Kimois
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542:Alhiat
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1559:Other
1498:Munak
1112:Sawai
1107:Perka
1057:Arong
863:3 May
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490:India
465:Tamil
457:Hindi
408:84.4%
368:03192
244:India
204:Width
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1473:Luxi
1463:Knot
1407:Enam
1167:Anul
889:ISBN
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