Makassar, the capital, was also referred to as: Macassar, Makassar, Macaçar, Mancaçar, or Goa, Gowa (not to be confused with Goa, the capital of Portuguese India).
Ibu kota Makassar sering ditulis Macassar, Makassar, Macaçar, Mancaçar, atau Goa, Gowa (tidak sama dengan Goa, ibu kota India Portugal).