\textbf{132.} In the regular hexagon below, what is the area of the shaded region in square centimeters?
\textit{[Figure: A regular hexagon with a shaded region consisting of triangular areas near the corners]}
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(1) $3\sqrt{3}$\\
(2) $2\sqrt{3}$\\
(3) $3$\\
(4) $2$
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