Kollata

Kollata is a name with historical and geographical significance, primarily associated with the Andean region of South America. It refers to:

• A Historical Region: Kollata, also spelled Qullata, refers to a historical region encompassing the southern portion of the Collasuyu, one of the four suyu (regions) that made up the Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyu). This region roughly corresponds to the area around Lake Titicaca, including parts of modern-day Peru and Bolivia.

• A Pre-Inca Culture/Kingdom: Before the Inca expansion, the Kollas were a prominent Aymara-speaking group who controlled a powerful kingdom in the Lake Titicaca region. They were eventually conquered by the Incas but retained significant influence in the region. The term Kollata often refers to the descendants and cultural heritage of these pre-Inca Kollas.

• Collasuyu: As mentioned above, Kollasuyu (Qullasuyu in Quechua) was the largest of the four suyus of the Inca Empire. The name Collasuyu literally means "Kolla Province" or "Kolla Quarter," derived from the Kolla people.

• A Surname/Place Name: "Kollata" may also appear as a surname or a place name in regions with historical ties to the Collasuyu.

• A Demonim: The term "Kolla" (and, by extension, Kollata) can sometimes be used informally as a demonym for people from the Andean highlands of Bolivia and Peru, particularly those with Aymara heritage. However, this usage can be considered insensitive or inaccurate depending on context and should be used with caution.