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 …
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 | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEB5 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 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 the world's most diverse...
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 diversity.
History of Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
WEBThe prehistory of Papua New Guinea can be traced to about 50,000–60,000 years ago, when people first migrated towards the Australian continent. The written history began when European navigators first sighted New Guinea in the early part of the 17th century.
Papua New Guinea profile - Overview - BBC News
WEBOct 7, 2015 · 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 the world's most diverse...
Papua New Guinea summary | Britannica
WEBPapua New Guinea , officially Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Island country, southwestern Pacific Ocean. Area: 178,354 sq mi (461,937 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 13,620,000. Capital: Port Moresby. Most of the people are Papuan (four-fifths) and Melanesian; ethnic minorities are Polynesian, Chinese, and European.
Papua New Guinea Summary - The World Factbook
WEBIntroduction. Geography. People and Society. Government. Economy. Introduction. Background. The eastern half of the island of New Guinea was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885.
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.
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