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- where about is east sepik?
- how many regions does png has?
- What is the National Capital District's (NCDC's) Legal Status?
- What was the population of Port Moresby just before the war?
- How many local level governments are there in PNG?
- What are the provinces of PNG?
- Where can I find images or information about each of the PNG provincial flags? For instance what does each provincial flag look like?
- What are the provincal capitals of PNG??
- What provinces share a border with the Western Highlands province?
- Where can I find information about the flags used in PNG?
- How many districts are there in Central Province?
- Where is Kwikila?
- Is Bougainville really part of PNG?.. or they were just swoped in?.. Please tell us the truth.
- need to know how to speek duke of york.
- Where is Karimui?
- What province is called the heart of the highlands of PNG?
- Where is East New Britain?
- What is the population of East New Britain?
- How far is Tokua Airport from Rabaul?
- Where can I find out information about East New Britain?
- What is the length of the Japanese war tunnels in East New Britain (Rabaul)?
- What is the capital of East Sepik Province?
- Where is Goroka located?
- Where is the Bird of Paradise Hotel?
- Where do the mudmen come from?
- Where can I fnd out about the University of GOroka Librbary?
- How can I get in touch with the University in Goroka?
- Where can I stay in Kainantu?
- Geographically how many regions are there in Gulf Province?
- What is the population density of Gulf Province?
- How many districts are there in Gulf Province?
- Where is Kantiba?
- How many provinces share a border with Gulf Province?
- Where is Baimuru?
- What town has been called the prettiest in the South Pacific?
- Where is Dusin?
- Where is Ambua Lodge?
- Where is Jais Aben Resort?
- Where do the Hagahais come from?
- Where is Megiar?
- How far is Karkar Island from the equator?
- How many square miles is Karkar Island, Madang Province?
- When was Karkar Island bombarded in the Second World War?
- How many square miles is Long Island, Madang Province?
- I hear there is a wildlife sanctuary in PNG. Where is it located?
- What is PNG's smallest province?
- How far from the equator is Manus?
- How far is Momote Airport away from Lorengau (Manus)?
- Where is Baluan Island?
- Where did the name "Manus" come from?
- What is PNG's largest maritime province?
- What province was the first province in Papua New Guinea to install a computerized cyclone monitoring system?
- What is the capital of Milne Bay Province?
- How many islands are there in Milne Bay?
- Where can I stay in Alotau?
- What is the name of the passage that separates Normanby Island and Fergusson Island?
- Who named Milne Bay?
- What are the main groups of islands in Milne Bay?
- How big is Milne Bay Province?
- What are some of the larger islands in Milne Bay?
- where about is east sepik?
Looking at a typical map of PNG the Sepik (East and West) ft corner of the country.
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- how many regions does png has?
This is a difficult question to answer. What do you mean by regions? I culd say - Southern, Highlands and Islands but is this what you are after?
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- What is the National Capital District's (NCDC's) Legal Status?
The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) operates under a law known as the National Capital District Commission Act. This law basically allows the establishment of a governing body for the purpose of providing municipal services and other essentials. The NCDC Act specifies all activities the Commission is responsible for and the avenues it can use to generate revenue.
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- What was the population of Port Moresby just before the war?
Sorry I have not been able to find an answer to that question. The following info may help you. It is from the NCDC website
http://www.ncdc.gov.pg/home.html
The population of the nation's commercial centre, NCD has grown from about
4,000 in 1946,
to 123,624 in 1980,
195,570 in 1990 and to
254,158 in 2000.
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- How many local level governments are there in PNG?
According to the National Economic and Fiscal Commission web site -- http://www.nefc.gov.pg/ -- as at the 12th of October 2005 PNG has 19 Provincial and 312 Local-Level Governments.
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- What are the provinces of PNG?
- Central
- Chimbu (Simbu)
- East New Britain
- East Sepik
- Eastern Highlands
- Enga
- Gulf
- Madang
- Manus
- Milne Bay
- Morobe
- National Capital
- New Ireland
- North Solomons (Special Autonomous Region)
- Northern (Oro)
- Southern Highlands
- West New Britain
- West Sepik (Sandaun)
- Western
- Western Highlands
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- Where can I find images or information about each of the PNG provincial flags? For instance what does each provincial flag look like?
Try http://www.1uptravel.com/flag/flags/pg-.html and also the PNG Electoral Commission has images of flags as well -- http://www.pngec.gov.pg
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- What are the provincal capitals of PNG??
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- Daru - Western
- Kerema - Gulf
- Central - ???
- Port Moresby - National Capital
- Alotau - Milne Bay
- Popondetta - Northern (Oro)
- Lae - Morobe
- Madang - Madang
- Wewak - East Sepik
- Vanimo - West Sepik (Sandaun)
- Lorengau - Manus
- Kavieng - New Ireland
- Kokopo - East New Britain
- Kimbe - West New Britain
- Buka - North Solomons (Special Autonomous Region)
- Goroka - Eastern Highlands
- Mount Hagen - Western Highlands
- Mendi - Southern Highlands
- Kundiawa -Chimbu (Simbu)
- Wabag - Enga
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- What provinces share a border with the Western Highlands province?
Madang, Southern Highlands, Enga and Chimbu provinces.
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- Where can I find information about the flags used in PNG?
Thanks to the Flags Of The World Web Site you can find out about all of the PNG flags ---
Papua
[ historical flags (papua new guinea) | papua and new guinea 1965-1970 (australia) | papua and new guinea 1970-1971 (australia) | papua new guinea | territory of papua 1906-1949 (australia) |
Papua and New Guinea
[ papua and new guinea 1965-1970 (australia) | papua and new guinea 1970-1971 (australia) | territory of papua and new guinea 1949-1965 (australia) ]
Papua New Guinea (FLAGS)
[ central province (papua new guinea) | clickable map of papua new guinea | east new britain province (papua new guinea) | east sepik province (papua new guinea) | eastern highlands province (papua new guinea) | enga province (papua new guinea) | flags made in competitions | gulf province (papua new guinea) | historical flags (papua new guinea) | madang province (papua new guinea) | manus province (papua new guinea) | milne bay province (papua new guinea) | morobe province (papua new guinea) | new ireland province (papua new guinea) | north solomons province (papua new guinea) | oro province (papua new guinea) | papua and new guinea 1965-1970 (australia) | papua and new guinea 1970-1971 (australia) | papua new guinea | port moresby (papua new guinea) | provincial flags (papua new guinea) | sandaun province (papua new guinea) | simbu province (papua new guinea) | southern highlands province (papua new guinea) | west new britain province (papua new guinea) | western highlands province (papua new guinea) | western province (papua new guinea) ]
New Guinea
[ historical flags (papua new guinea) | papua and new guinea 1965-1970 (australia) | papua and new guinea 1970-1971 (australia) | papua new guinea ]
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- How many districts are there in Central Province?
There are five districts -
Kairuku,
Rigo,
Goilala,
Hiri and
Abau.
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- Where is Kwikila?
Kwikila is loacted in Central province along the Magi highway.
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- Is Bougainville really part of PNG?.. or they were just swoped in?.. Please tell us the truth.
Your question is like asking is Hawaii part of USA. Of course Hawaii is part of USA therefore Bougainville is part of PNG.
If you start looking at differences in PNG then you could say in a simplistic fashion that because PNG has 800+ languages PNG is really 800+ countries.
When you say "swapped in" what do you mean?
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- need to know how to speek duke of york.
Can anyone help?
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- Where is Karimui?
It is in Chimbu Province. It is the home of long distance specialist Sapoiai Yao.
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- What province is called the heart of the highlands of PNG?
Simbu Province (Chimbu), bordered by Madang to the north and the Gulf country to the south. It is the smallest but most densely populated of all the provinces. The terrain is extremely rugged, with many of the valleys inaccessible. Some of the highest mountains in Papua New Guinea are in Simbu Province including Mt Wilhelm, at approx 4,500 metres, the highest peak in Papua New Guinea.
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- Where is East New Britain?
East New Britain lies between 4 and 6 degrees South of the Equator and was one of the first areas in PNG to be visited by early explorers and navigators. It covers a total land area of 15,816 sq kms with a tropical rainforest vegetation most parts are covered with rugged mountain ranges.
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- What is the population of East New Britain?
The estimated population of the province is 210,000 of whom the majority are Tolais. People who live in East New Britain are of Melanesian descent, speaking Austronesian languages of which there are sixteen. "Kuana" which the Tolais speak is the main language of the Gazelle Peninsula.
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- How far is Tokua Airport from Rabaul?
Tokua airport is about an hour from Rabaul which is along a narrow road winding its way around the glittering waters of the Gazelle Peninsula. The provincial capital is now at Kokopo and not Rabaul.
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- Where can I find out information about East New Britain?
Try the East New Britain Chamber of Commerce and East New Britain Tourism Bureau. They have a web site at --- http//www.eastnewbritain.com
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- What is the length of the Japanese war tunnels in East New Britain (Rabaul)?
It has been said that there are over 600 kilometres of tunnels in the Gazelle Peninsula.
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- What is the capital of East Sepik Province?
Wewak, with its palm fringed beaches is the Capital of East Sepik. Not far from Wewak is Cape Wom, the site of the Japanese surrender where Lieutenant General Adachi signed the surrender documents and handed his sword to Major General Robertson on 13th September 1945. A war memorial marks the site and the wartime airstrip is still in place. Another memorial in town has been erected at the site of the Japanese war graves and nearby is the Japanese/PNG Peace Park.
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- Where is Goroka located?
Goroka is located in the Highlands of PNG and it is a major commercial centre of 25,000 people. At an altitude of 1600 metres (5,200 feet) it has a climate of perpetual spring.
Eleven kms out of town by four wheel drive is the Mt Gahavisuka Provincial Park. This is an area of around 80 hectares set in beautiful mountain scenery. The Park includes a botanical sanctuary, where exotic plants from all over Papua New Guinea have been added to the local natural orchids and rhododendrons. There are clearly marked walking tracks and a lookout at 2540 metres with panoramic views.
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- Where is the Bird of Paradise Hotel?
The Bird is located in the heart of Goroka. (Eastern Highlands). It has two restaurants, a few bars, squash courts, a gym and a pool.
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- Where do the mudmen come from?
They are from Asaro just outside of Goroka. -- mudmen link
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- Where can I fnd out about the University of GOroka Librbary?
Try the University web site -- http://www.uog.ac.pg/library.htm
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- How can I get in touch with the University in Goroka?
The University of Goroka, P.O.Box 1078, Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province 441, PNG. Fax number +675 732 2620
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- Where can I stay in Kainantu?
KAINANTU LODGE
PO Box 31,
Kainantu 443
Eastern Highlands Province
Contact: Mark Stansfield
Telephone: +675 737 1020
Facsimile: +675 737 1229
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- Geographically how many regions are there in Gulf Province?
Geographically the Gulf province is comprised of three regions
- The eastern lowlands of Kerema and Malalaua
- The vast western lowlands of Ihu, Baimuru and Kikori
- The mountainous northern region of Kantiba and Kotidanga, which lies to the north of Kerema and is well populated
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- What is the population density of Gulf Province?
The total landmass is 34,500 sq. kilometers with a crude population density of 2 persons per square kilometres, although the population living off the sparse arable land has a high density of 82 persons per square kilometre.
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- How many districts are there in Gulf Province?
Gulf province is comprised of two Districts
Kerema and Kikori.
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- Where is Kantiba?
Kantiba is in the Gulf Province and lies to the north of Kerema. It has a Health Centre.
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- How many provinces share a border with Gulf Province?
Gulf Province shares a common border with
Central
Western
Southern Highlands
Simbu
Eastern Highlands
and Morobe
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- Where is Baimuru?
It is in Gulf Province.
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- What town has been called the prettiest in the South Pacific?
Madang township has been called the prettiest town in the South Pacific. It is located on a peninsula and is a show-place of parks, waterways, luxuriant shade trees and sparkling tropical islands.
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- Where is Dusin?
Dusin is a small village on a ridge in the mountains of Madang Province.
http://www.duncalfes.com/dusin1.htm
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- Where is Ambua Lodge?
Ambua Lodge is located at 7,000 ft. in the Southern Highlands
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- Where is Jais Aben Resort?
Jais Aben Resort lies on a private Peninsula which forms part of the northern Madang harbour. It is about 15 minutes drive north of Madang airport and 25 minutes to town.
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- Where do the Hagahais come from?
The Hagahais are from the inland region of the North Coast of Madang and are said to be the most recently discovered people in PNG.
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- Where is Megiar?
Megiar is about 70 Kilometres North from Madang. It graces the shores of Brision Lagoon. It has population of about 1000 people.
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- How far is Karkar Island from the equator?
Approx Latitude 4.5 degrees and Longtitude 146 degrees
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- How many square miles is Karkar Island, Madang Province?
Approx 140 Square Miles.
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- When was Karkar Island bombarded in the Second World War?
Karkar Island (in Madang Province) was bombarded by the Japanese on the 12th of May 1944.
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- How many square miles is Long Island, Madang Province?
Long Island, between Madang town and Lae is approx 160 Square Miles.
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- I hear there is a wildlife sanctuary in PNG. Where is it located?
The premier tourist destination in Western Province is Bensbach Wildlife Lodge, located on the Bensbach River. The mouth of the river forms the border between Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya.
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- What is PNG's smallest province?
Manus is Papua New Guinea's smallest province, both in terms of land mass and population, but has a vast sea area rich in marine life and beautiful coral reefs. The province consists of a group of islands, known as the Admiralty Islands and a scattering of low lying atolls, mostly uninhabited, with the northern border reaching to the equator.
Manus, the largest of the islands, is rugged and heavily timbered with central hills rising to over 700 metres with many sharp ridges and streams. The airport is at Momote on Los Negros Island. A good road connects Los Negros to the main town of Lorengau on Manus Island.
During World War II, Manus was occupied by the Japanese and later by American and Australian armed forces, who spent millions of dollars constructing a huge base, airport and dock facilities at Seedler Harbour. During wartime up to 600 ships anchored in the harbour. To-day it is a peaceful place ringed by small islets and a magnificent reef. The rusting remains of the base can still be seen nearby.
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- How far from the equator is Manus?
Manus, the smallest province of PNG is only 2 degrees off the equator. The sea boundary of Manus is the equator.
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- How far is Momote Airport away from Lorengau (Manus)?
The airport for Manus is on Los Negros Island. It is 27 kilometres from Lorengau on Manus Island. A bridge joins Manus and Los Negros Islands at Loniu Passage.
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- Where is Baluan Island?
Baluan Island is a remote island in the remote province of Manus. The entire island is encircled by coral reefs preventing larger fish from entering.
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- Where did the name "Manus" come from?
The answer for this has come from the Manus Island Website -- http://www.manusisland.com
To the best of my knowledge from my previous understandings and refering to anthropological books, the name Manus is a traditional name for a group of fishing people who inhabilt coastal areas of Manus Island. The name Manus differentiates them from other groups with differing customs and languages.
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- What is PNG's largest maritime province?
Milne is the biggest maritime province of the 19 provinces in PNG and boasts some of the most spectacular reef and island structures.
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- What province was the first province in Papua New Guinea to install a computerized cyclone monitoring system?
Milne Bay was the first province to install a computerised cyclone monitoring system and could also be first in the country with a fully equipped media and disaster centre with monitoring and communication facilities.
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- What is the capital of Milne Bay Province?
The capital of Milne Bay is Alotau. The airport for Alotau is located at Gurney (A World War Two airstrip).
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- How many islands are there in Milne Bay?
There are 160 named islands and 500 cays and atolls scattered over 250,000 square kilometres of ocean. In many parts of Milne Bay, the reefs are characterized by dramatic drop-offs, clefts and overhangs.
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- Where can I stay in Alotau?
Try Napatana Lodge or Masurina Lodge.
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- What is the name of the passage that separates Normanby Island and Fergusson Island?
The Dobu Passage - where the first Methodist mission station was established.
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- Who named Milne Bay?
Captain Moresby named the bay in 1873 after the Lord of the British Navy.
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- What are the main groups of islands in Milne Bay?
The Trobriand Islands, Woodlark, Laughlan, Louisade Archipelago, the Conflict Group, the Samarai Group, Engineer Archipelago and the D'Entrecasteaux Group.
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- How big is Milne Bay Province?
The Province of Milne Bay covers a total land area of approximately 14,000 square kilometers and a sea area of 115,230 square kilometers with small islands surrounding the mainland numbering 435
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- What are some of the larger islands in Milne Bay?
Both Fergusson and Goodenough in the D'Entrecasteaux Group are both large islands in Milne Bay. The other island in the group is called Normanby Island.
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