New Guinea - Wikipedia
WEBThe eastern part forms the mainland of Papua New Guinea, which has been an independent country since 1975. It was formerly the Territory of Papua and New Guinea governed by Australia, consisting of the Trust Territory of New Guinea (northeastern quarter, formerly German New Guinea ), and the Territory of Papua (southeastern quarter).
New Guinea | History, People, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 · New Guinea, island of the eastern Malay Archipelago, in the western Pacific Ocean, north of Australia. New Guinea’s western half comprises the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, and its eastern half comprises the major part of Papua New Guinea, an independent country since 1975.
Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
WEBThe mainland of the country is the eastern half of New Guinea island, where the largest towns are also located, including Port Moresby (capital) and Lae; other major islands within Papua New Guinea include New Ireland, New Britain, Manus and Bougainville.
Papua New Guinea | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEB4 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.
Geography of Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
WEBThe geography of Papua New Guinea describes the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, the islands of New Ireland, New Britain and Bougainville, and smaller nearby islands. Together these make up the nation of Papua New Guinea in tropical Oceania, located in the western edge of the Pacific Ocean.
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.
Top 20 Places to See in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
WEBGoroka is a town in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, known for its stunning natural beauty, unique culture, and fascinating history. Goroka is home to a variety of attractions that make it a must-see destination for any traveler.
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.
Papua New Guinea - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Independent State of Papua New Guinea (informally, Papua New Guinea or PNG) is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands (the western half of the island is occupied by the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Irian Jaya). PNG has a rugged terrain with very few cities.
New Guinea summary | Britannica
WEBNew Guinea, Indonesian Irian, Island, eastern Malay Archipelago, western Pacific Ocean, north of Australia. Divided roughly in half between Indonesia (west) and Papua New Guinea (east), New Guinea is the second largest island in the world (after Greenland).