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 ==Etymology and design concept==
 ===Etymology===
-Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". As explained by game director Masuda, this is to express that even though the region has great diversity in species and race, when seen from a distance they are all the same as living creatures.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>
+Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>
-Unova likely comes from the Latin ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). May also be from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.
+The region's name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States&mdash;New York City. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.
 ===Design concept===