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This database does not contain information about other countries. - It is only about Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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- What are the health risks associated with visiting PNG?
- Is The RPNGC considered to be an "Armed Force"? I know that some police officers do carry side arms and other sections use military style weapons.
- What is the meaning of the PNG Flag?
- Can you describe the PNG flag?
- what does the bird on the png flag represent?
- what does the five stars of P.N.G flag mean?
- What is the average rainfall for PNG?
- What kind of clothing is suitable for travel in PNG? And are there any dress standards that I should be aware of?
- What is the climate / weather like in PNG?
- What is the average temperature for PNG?
- Where can I find pictures / photographs of places in PNG?
- What is the voltage of electricty used in private premises in PNG?
- Does PNG have any National Parks?
- How good is the water in PNG?
- What is the website for the Manufacturing Council of PNG?
- How can I contact the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum?
- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
- What is the population of PNG?
- Must I carry my drivers licence with me when driving?
- Is there a departure tax from PNG?
- Are there any duties to be paid on items imported into PNG?
- How many provinces are there in PNG?
- What sort of agriculture products are produced in PNG?
- What are the main things imported into PNG?
- What sort of things / commodities does PNG export?
- What are the main ports in PNG?
- Where is the Misima gold mine?
- Who owns the Misima open pit gold/silver mine?
- Where is Salamaua?
- How can I contact the Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
- Where is the OkTedi mine?
- When did gold production commence at Ok Tedi? When did copper concentrate production start?
- Who are the main shareholders of the Ok Tedi Mine?
- How many people are employed by the Ok Tedi Mine? (OTML)
- Does OTML - Ok Tedi Mine perform any health services?
- How many beds does the OTML run Tabubil Health Centre have?
- Where is Kudjip?
- What is the currency used in PNG?
- What banknotes are available / used in PNG?
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- What are the health risks associated with visiting PNG?
Malaria, dengue fever and diarrhoea would be the main health risks associated with a visit to PNG.
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- Is The RPNGC considered to be an "Armed Force"? I know that some police officers do carry side arms and other sections use military style weapons.
Interesting question. Here is the answer I received from Ian Brooks
RPNGC is considered as a Disciplined Force rather than an armed force. This was attested to by Pope John who was willing to inspect the Police Band during his visits as they were not associated with an "armed force", the Pope will not inspect a guard of honor provided by an armed force. Under the constitution the PNGDF holds the responsibility for national defence whilst RPNGC has responsibility for law and order. The mobile squads whilst para military in make up are not military or army units.
Solomon Islands is a rather unique setup as they do not have a military and therefore the Police fulfill the national defence role.
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- What is the meaning of the PNG Flag?
Black, red and yellow are traditional colors which are found in Papua New Guinean art and clothing. The yellow bird, a stylized bird of paradise, is culturally significant to Papua New Guineans and in full flight it represents freedom and the country's birth as an independent nation. The five stars symbolize the constellation the Southern Cross, representing the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Epsilon, which is smaller because it doesn't shine as brightly as the other stars. The Southern Cross represents the country's geographical position in the world and its link to Australia, which also incorporates the Southern Cross on its flag.
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- Can you describe the PNG flag?
The flag of PNG consists of two diagonal triangular sections - the left section is black and the right section is red. Five, five-pointed, white stars representing the Southern Cross are in the black portion of the flag; while a yellow bird of paradise is in the red section.
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- what does the bird on the png flag represent?
It represents the bird of paradise.
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- what does the five stars of P.N.G flag mean?
It is the Southern Cross. A set of stars or constellation that can be seen in the Southern Hemisphere. The Papua New Guinea flag was adopted on the 1st of July 1971
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- What is the average rainfall for PNG?
Rainfall varies tremendously - Port Moresby may experience an annual rainfall of 39 inches while Lae has over 176 inches. In some areas, such as West New Britain, annual rainfall can exceed 20 feet per year.
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- What kind of clothing is suitable for travel in PNG? And are there any dress standards that I should be aware of?
Casual wear is acceptable for most occasions except that slippers and shorts are not accepted dress in some bars and restaurants. L ightweight clothing is suitable for the coastal areas but a sweater or jacket may be needed in the cooler Highland areas.
Skimpy clothing is not recommended.
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- What is the climate / weather like in PNG?
The climate in Papua New Guinea is tropical and pleasant. You will experience two distinct types of climate in PNG.
The first is in the lowland and coastal areas being hot and having a temperature range of 24-35 degrees C (75-95 F) with high humidity. The second is the highlands regions being cooler, having a temperature range of 12-28 degrees (54-82F) and with less humidity.
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- What is the average temperature for PNG?
Temperatures on the coast are reasonably stable all year (between 75 and 95 degrees F --- 24 - 35 degrees C) however colder temperatures occur in the highlands. (54 - 82 degrees F --- 12 - 28 degrees C)
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- Where can I find pictures / photographs of places in PNG?
As a starting point try Pictures of Port Moresby and then navigate from there.
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- What is the voltage of electricty used in private premises in PNG?
240 Volt AC, 50 Hertz.
The power plug is a 3 pin staggered neutral and active pins with a flat earth pin. This is the same as the one used in Australia and New Zealand. | \ /
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- Does PNG have any National Parks?
Papua New Guinea has four national parks, including Varirata National Park and McAdam National Park, but more have been proposed.
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- How good is the water in PNG?
The quality of the water in most of the towns in PNG is within World Health Organisation standards. Water bottled locally and overseas is available. It is recommended to boil water taken from rivers, streams and lakes.
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- What is the website for the Manufacturing Council of PNG?
http://www.pngmade.org.pg
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- How can I contact the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum?
Try ga@pngchamberminpet.com.pg or +675 321 2988 and facsimile +675 321 7107
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- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
The best time to visit Papua New Guinea is during the off-peak season and that is early March to the end of November.
During this period there are long weekends due to Public Holidays, plus School holidays that see heavy booking of domestic flights. It is recommended that you contact your nearest Air Niugini Sales office for checks on flight loads and turn up for flights very early.
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- When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
The best time to visit Papua New Guinea is during the off-peak season and that is early March to the end of November.
During this period there are long weekends due to Public Holidays, plus School holidays that see heavy booking of domestic flights. It is recommended that you contact your nearest Air Niugini Sales office for checks on flight loads.
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- What is the population of PNG?
The population was reported as being in excess of 5 million people for the Year 2000 population census.
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- Must I carry my drivers licence with me when driving?
Yes it is a legal requirement. The police can and will take you to the police station if you can not produce your drivers licence.
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- Is there a departure tax from PNG?
There is a K30.00 tax when departing the country which is included in your airline ticket. There is also a K60.00 facilities charges tax imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This is collected at the time you buy your ticket and is included in the airfare calculations.
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- Are there any duties to be paid on items imported into PNG?
The majority of goods imported into the country are subject to customs duty however since the introduction of GST the applicable rate of duty has been zero percent in most instances. (GST is payable). Higher duty is usually levied on items which can be produced locally in PNG and items which are considered luxury items. If you want to import anything then please contact customs agents familiar with PNG for information.
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- How many provinces are there in PNG?
There are 20 provinces; Bougainville (special autonomous region / SAR), Central, Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, Enga, Gulf, Madang, Manus, Milne Bay, Morobe, National Capital, New Ireland, Northern, Sandaun, Southern Highlands, Western, Western Highlands, West New Britain BUT in the year 2010 two more provinces will come into existence
Jiwaka and Hela. Do another search for Jiwaka or Hela to find out more information.
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- What sort of agriculture products are produced in PNG?
Coffee, cocoa, coconuts, palm kernels, tea, rubber, sweet potatoes, fruit, vegetables, poultry, pork, vanilla
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- What are the main things imported into PNG?
Machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, fuels, chemicals.
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- What sort of things / commodities does PNG export?
Oil, gold, copper ore, logs, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, crayfish, prawns, tuna and maybe soon refined petroleum products.
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- What are the main ports in PNG?
The main ports for large ships are Lae, Madang, Port Moresby and Rabaul. Please visit -- http://www.pngharbours.com.pg/
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- Where is the Misima gold mine?
The Misima open pit gold/silver mine lies to the east of Misima Island, 200km east of mainland Papua New Guinea in Milne bay Province. The mine closed in 2005.
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- Who owns the Misima open pit gold/silver mine?
It is owned by Misima Mines Pty. Ltd., a joint venture between Placer Dome Inc (80%) and the PNG state-owned Orogen Minerals Ltd (20%). The mine closed in 2005.
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- Where is Salamaua?
Situated twenty miles to the south of Lae, Morobe Province, Salamaua is a sleepy little weekend get-away for the local residents. However, in the 1920s Salamaua was a thriving port until it was demolished in WWII.
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- How can I contact the Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
Try lcci@global.net.pg or +675 472 2340 and facsimile +675 472 6038
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- Where is the OkTedi mine?
The Ok Tedi mine is located on a world-class, copper-gold ore body at Mount Fubilan in the Star Mountains of the Western Province of PNG, close to the border of West Papua / Irian Jaya.
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- When did gold production commence at Ok Tedi? When did copper concentrate production start?
Production of gold ore began in 1984. Copper concentrate production began in 1987.
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- Who are the main shareholders of the Ok Tedi Mine?
OTML's shareholders are PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd. (52 per cent), the State of PNG (30 per cent, 2.5 per cent of which is held on behalf of mine area landowners and 12.5 per cent of which is held on behalf of the people of Western Province) and Inmet Mining Corporation from Canada (18 per cent).
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- How many people are employed by the Ok Tedi Mine? (OTML)
About 2000 people. 92 per cent of OTML's employees are PNG citizens, and more than a third of these are from the Western Province and local areas.
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- Does OTML - Ok Tedi Mine perform any health services?
OTML provides health services to its workforce and villages within the Mine Lease Area. The services are also available to other areas of the North Fly region, on a referral basis.
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- How many beds does the OTML run Tabubil Health Centre have?
Tabubil Health Centre has a 24-bed hospital, 10-bed isolation unit and outpatients department. The centre treats more than 12,000 patients a month. Services cover general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, maternal and child health clinics, family planning, cervical cancer testing, dental laboratory, x-ray, occupational health, and community and public health.
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- Where is Kudjip?
Kudjip is in the Western Highland Province -- The capital of Western Highlands is Mount Hagen.
The Church of the Nazarene has a mission hospital at Kudjip.http://www.kudjipnazarenehospital.org
http://www.brucesteffes.net/scrapbook/png/photoalbum.php
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- What is the currency used in PNG?
The Kina is the main unit of currency and it is divided into 100 toea. 1 and 2 toea coins were phased out in early 2007.
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- What banknotes are available / used in PNG?
The country has K100, K50, K20, K10, K5 and K2 notes. (K = Kina)
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