Oriya Wikipedia facts for kids
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Internet encyclopedia project |
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| Available in | Odia |
| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Created by | Odia wiki community |
| Commercial | Charitable |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | June 2002 |
| Current status | Online |
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Creative Commons Attribution/ Share-Alike 3.0 (most text also dual-licensed under GFDL) Media licensing varies |
The Odia Wikipedia is a special online encyclopedia written in the Odia language. It is part of the bigger Wikipedia family, which is a huge collection of knowledge created by people all over the world. This Odia version started in June 2002. It helps people who speak Odia find information in their own language.
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What is Odia Wikipedia?
Odia Wikipedia is like a giant digital book where you can find articles on almost any topic. It's written in the Odia language, which is mainly spoken in the Indian state of Odisha. Just like other Wikipedias, it's a free resource for everyone to use and learn from.
How Does Odia Wikipedia Work?
Wikipedia is unique because it's built by its users. People who know a lot about different subjects write and edit articles. This means that many volunteers work together to make Odia Wikipedia bigger and better. They add new information and correct mistakes to keep everything accurate.
Growing the Odia Knowledge Base
Since it began in 2002, Odia Wikipedia has grown quite a bit. As of April 2015, it had more than 8,728 articles. This number keeps growing as more people contribute. Each new article adds to the amount of knowledge available in Odia, making it easier for students and curious minds to learn.