24km Indonesian Flag Unfurled in Nagan Raya, Prabowo Claims World Record
An Indonesian flag measuring 24 kilometers in length was unfurled in Nagan Raya, Aceh. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto claimed it to be a world record. The event aimed to boost national patriotism.
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