Minangkabau Wikipedia facts for kids
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| Available in | Minangkabau |
| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
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The Minangkabau Wikipedia is a special online encyclopedia written in the Minangkabau language. It is part of the bigger Wikipedia family, which is a huge collection of knowledge available for free on the internet. Think of it as a giant digital library that anyone can help build!
This version of Wikipedia is quite big. It is the 31st largest Wikipedia when you count how many articles it has. This means many people are working to share information in the Minangkabau language.
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What is Minangkabau Wikipedia?
The Minangkabau Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia. It is written completely in the Minangkabau language. This language is spoken by the Minangkabau people. They live mostly in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
This Wikipedia helps people learn about many topics. It covers history, science, culture, and more. All the articles are written by volunteers. These volunteers want to share knowledge with others.
The Minangkabau Language
The Minangkabau language is very important. It is spoken by millions of people. Most of them live in Indonesia. It is a unique language with its own history.
Having a Wikipedia in Minangkabau helps keep the language alive. It also makes sure that knowledge is available. People can read about new things in their own language. This is especially helpful for students.
How Wikipedia Works
Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia. Anyone with an internet connection can read it. What makes it special is that anyone can also edit it. This means people around the world work together. They add new information and correct old facts.
All the articles are checked by other volunteers. This helps make sure the information is correct. It is a big community effort. The Wikimedia Foundation runs Wikipedia. It is a non-profit group.
Why Minangkabau Wikipedia is Important
The Minangkabau Wikipedia is very important for several reasons. First, it helps preserve the Minangkabau language. It gives people a place to write and read in their native tongue. This keeps the language strong for future generations.
Second, it shares knowledge with the Minangkabau community. People can learn about their own culture. They can also learn about the world. It makes information more accessible. This helps everyone learn and grow.
Images for kids
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Minangkabau Wikipedians after an edit-a-thon at Padang co-working space.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Wikipedias para niños
