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Please verify the information for yourself from a government source, travel agent or other similar organisation.
This database does not contain information about other countries. It is only about Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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- What is transportation like - can I Rent a Car? Are they expensive? Do I need a special driver's license?
- Are there any Jedi's in PNG?
- What time Zone is Papua New Guinea in? Does PNG have Daylight Saving?
- What are the main religions of PNG?
- Where can I find out about the Anglican Church in PNG?
- How many Universities are there in PNG?
- Are there any mines in PNG?
- Has any oil been discovered in PNG?
- What are the main newspapers in PNG?
- Do you have any background information about the country called Papua New Guinea?
- Where can I find out more information about PNG?
- What is or where is Port Moresby?
- is there any import/export directory of PNG business orgnizations. if there then send me.
- Where can I arrange a porter/guide to go on the kokoda trail without going through a trekking company?
- do u in need of teachers in your country??? if so...wat particular subjects u r in need? thanks
- who is the wealthiest person in Papua New Guinea today, 2007
- Where on your beautiful site can we find 'prices' for hotels, tours and airfares?
- Have you heard of Toulambi tribe, if so, where they were last seen? I know they are nomads living around the Owen range
- do you need a permit to use metal detector in the hunt for gold nuggets if so where do you go and are there any areas open to prospecting?
- Who built the house of parliament?
- What is the yearly rainfall of Papua new Guinea and What are the highest and lowest elevations?
- What do most people in Papua New Guinea do for entertaiment?
- Hi, I was wondering about the rates of tax, as I may be coming up there to work.
Thanks in advance
Jon
- Can you import domestic animals into PNG?
- Would TV's from Australia work in PNG
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- What is transportation like - can I Rent a Car? Are they expensive? Do I need a special driver's license?
In major towns and cities in Port Moresby, car rental is possible. The four major car rental companies are Hertz, Avis, Budget and Thrifty. Smaller towns have local rental companies. Depending on the size of the car one intends to hire the cost will vary. In PNG, you will find that on top of the basic rental fee, there is a per kilometre charge. Your valid drivers license is acceptable for up to three months of arrival into PNG.
Some smaller domestic centres have car rentals but do not have credit card facilities and because of this substantial cash deposit fees are charged. Payment must be in PNG Kina cash only. The amount of deposits vary depending on the car size and the destination.
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- Are there any Jedi's in PNG?
Unlike the Australian census form the PNG year 2000 census form did not allow for Jedi's so it is not possible to answer that question.
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- What time Zone is Papua New Guinea in? Does PNG have Daylight Saving?
PNG is ten hours ahead of England. (GMT / UTC) Whilst parts of USA are experiencing yesterday - PNG is well and truly into the afternoon of the next day. PNG is too close to the equator to have daylight saving as there is only about half an hour between sunrise in the summer months and the winter mnths.
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- What are the main religions of PNG?
44% Protestant, 22% Catholic and 34% pantheistic beliefs
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- Where can I find out about the Anglican Church in PNG?
As a starting point I would recommend the Port Moresby Diocesian website at http://portmoresby.anglican.org whilst this is not for the whole of PNG it is the only active site for the Anglican Church in PNG.
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- How many Universities are there in PNG?
There are six universities in the country. Some of them are the University of Technolgy in Lae, the University of Goroka and the main one -- the University of PNG in Port Moresby.
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- Are there any mines in PNG?
Apart from the closed Bougainville Copper Mine some of the other mines are located at Ok Tedi, Misima, Porgera and Lihir.
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- Has any oil been discovered in PNG?
Oil is flowing from near Lake Kutubu in the Southern Highlands. Another area is Gobe.
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- What are the main newspapers in PNG?
The Post Courier
The National
and another one was the The Independent. It has now closed.
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- Do you have any background information about the country called Papua New Guinea?
The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975.
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- Where can I find out more information about PNG?
Try the CIA World Fact book -- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pp.html Another very good place to visit is the PNG Business and Tourism Directory at http://www.pngbd.com
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- What is or where is Port Moresby?
Port Moresby refers to both the urbanised area of the National Capital District and more specifically, the main business area. Other neighbourhoods of Port Moresby can be considered to include Koki, Konedobu, Badili, Gabutu, Kila Kila, Matirogo, Three Mile, Kaugere, Sabama, Korobosea, Four Mile, Hohola, Hohola North, Boroko, Gordon, Gordon North, Erima, Saraga, Six Mile, Seven-Mile, Waigani, Morata and Gerehu.
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- is there any import/export directory of PNG business orgnizations. if there then send me.
Try the PNG Business directory -- http://www.pngbd.com
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- Where can I arrange a porter/guide to go on the kokoda trail without going through a trekking company?
I am not sure where. Have you talked to Gail at PNGBD.COM?
http://www.pngbd.com
I trust her to give you an honest answer.
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- do u in need of teachers in your country??? if so...wat particular subjects u r in need? thanks
Try contacting the International Education Agency.The IEA operates 22 independent schools in Papua New Guinea with an enrolment of
5000 students. They are PNG's oldest and largest private education provider.
http://www.iea.ac.pg/ -- http://www.iea.ac.pg/jobs.htm
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- who is the wealthiest person in Papua New Guinea today, 2007
Most likley a politician but what do you mean by "wealth". I have been told that wealth in PNG is not measured in the same way as wealth in other countries. A man with 5 wives and 30 kids might have no money to his name but be far wealthier than the man with the most money.
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- Where on your beautiful site can we find 'prices' for hotels, tours and airfares?
Prices change and I do not have pricing information.
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- Have you heard of Toulambi tribe, if so, where they were last seen? I know they are nomads living around the Owen range
I suggest looking at the following web site. It may be able to help you. -- http://www.runningman.tv/about/thefuture.htm
There is another web site but it is by way of paid subscription -- http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/index/KFB9QFX6P19N0WDK.pdf -- so unless you pay you will not be able to read about the tribe let alone see if the article suits your requirments.
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- do you need a permit to use metal detector in the hunt for gold nuggets if so where do you go and are there any areas open to prospecting?
Are you a citizen of PNG or a foreigner? It would be very difficult for a foreign person to gain access to land legally especially if you were looking for gold.
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- Who built the house of parliament?
Not sure but Fletcher's ring a bell for some reason.
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- What is the yearly rainfall of Papua new Guinea and What are the highest and lowest elevations?
This is a difficult question to answer. The rainfall in PNG varies very widely from mere millimetres to metres of rain depending on whereabouts in the country you are. As far as I know the lowest elevation is sea level and the highest mountain is Mt Wilhelm at 4509 metres (14793 feet)
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- What do most people in Papua New Guinea do for entertaiment?
A tricky question. PNG is so diverse that there is not one sterotypical answer to your question. I would say, however, that if they are near a TV set during the Australian Rugby League State of Origin matches then they would be watching TV.
Normally there are dances (disco and traditional) to attend. Church functions, school functions, radio, TV, sports events, reading, playing games. I suppose PNG people are no different to anyone else in the world they will find entertainment if they want to be entertained.
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- Hi, I was wondering about the rates of tax, as I may be coming up there to work.
Thanks in advance
Jon
It is usually about 47% for an expatriate worker.
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- Can you import domestic animals into PNG?
Yes, it is a lengthy process and any domestic animal usually needs to be placed in quarantine for 3 or more months. I will see if I can find out more info on this.
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- Would TV's from Australia work in PNG
PNG uses PAL B. Analogue TV's (Not digital) will work 100% okay in PNG. PNG has one television station -- http://www.emtv.com.pg -- serving the major towns but cable TV is usually available. Cable TV offers over 20 channels in some locations. -- http://www.hitron.com.pg -- If you can afford it you can also have satellite TV but due to the fringe area reception you will need a large attenna.
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