Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
WEBPapua New Guinea, [note 1] officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, [13] [note 2] is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia (a region of …
Papua New Guinea | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEB2 days ago — Geographical and historical treatment of Papua New Guinea, an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea, the world’s second largest island; the Bismarck Archipelago; Bougainville and Buka; and small offshore islands and atolls.
Papua New Guinea - The World Factbook
WEBSep 4, 2024 — Papua New Guinea (PNG) occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea; the western half is part of Indonesia. PNG was first settled between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago. Its harsh geography of mountains, jungles, and numerous river valleys kept many of the arriving groups isolated, giving rise to PNG’s ethnic and linguistic …
New Guinea - Wikipedia
WEBNew Guinea (Tok Pisin: Niugini; Hiri Motu: Niu Gini; Indonesian: Papua, fossilized Nugini, [a] or historically Irian) is the world's second-largest island, with an area of 785,753 km 2 (303,381 sq mi).
Papua New Guinea Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 25, 2021 — Papua New Guinea is an island nation in Oceania located in southwestern Pacific Ocean. It occupies the eastern half of New Guinea (the world’s 2 nd largest island) and includes numerous offshore islands.
Papua New Guinea | AP News
WEBSep 5, 2024 — A tribal clash in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands in which at least 26 people were killed has put a growing internal security problem under the microscope in the strategically vital South Pacific island nation that has garnered closer military attention from the United States and China.
The Official Website of Papua New Guinea Tourism | Travel
WEBApr 24, 2024 — Papua New Guinea's one in "A million Different Journeys !" awaits you. See Places to visit, Things to do and other travel information here.
Papua New Guinea country profile - BBC News
WEBDec 19, 2023 — Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern part of the world's second largest island and is prey to volcanic activity, earthquakes and tidal waves. Linguistically, it is...
Papua New Guinea travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WEBPapua New Guinea and beyond. Explore Papua New Guinea holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Papua New Guinea - BBC News
WEBJul 6, 2024 — Hundreds feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide. The landslide struck in the early hours, burying 100 houses in six highland villages. Asia. All the latest content about Papua...