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- Where is Komsem?
- What Islands are in the Conflict Group?
- What are some of the islands of the Louisiade Archipelago?
- Where is Vanatinai Island?
- Where is Sudest Island?
- Where is pimple hill?
- Where is the Black Cat Track?
- Where is Sinivit mine?
- Where is the village of Labutali?
- Where is kukipi?
- Where is Kwadima?
- closest city to ngauruhoe? (from IP 24.172.95.156)
- closest city to veniaminof? (from IP 24.172.95.156)
- Where is Malalo?
- Where is Kalamanagunan Primary School?
- Where is the Korfena Plantation?
- Where is Lambom village?
- What are some of the islands near Wuvulu?
- Where is Wuvulu?
- How long is the island of New Britain?
- Where can I find a map of PNG?
- How many islands make up PNG?
- Where are some of the best walks in PNG?
- What are some of the villages and locations along the Kokoda Trail / Track?
- I am not able to locate Ukarumpa on my PNG map. Can you describe its location for me?
- Please I need to know where is UIA UIA VILLAGE? All I know that is located in the Owen Stanley Range, if helps!Need to know urgently, thank you.
- Where online can I find maps of the PNG provinces?
- Where is Rondon Ridge Lodge?
- what is the average relative humidity and absolute humidity in the highlands of png, especially in the coffee-growing area? Where can I get the statistics for this?
- Where is Sandaown?
- Are there any hot springs in PNG?
- Where is Asaroyufa village?
- What are the Latitude and Longitude coordinates of Ukarumpa
- Where do the original mud men come from?
- What is the name of the Government station on Karkar Island?
- Where is the Balek Wildlife Nature Habitat?
- How high is the Dogura plateau in Milne Bay Province?
- Where is Bunama?
- Where are the Budibudi Islands?
- Where are the Dinangat people from?
- What is the largest island in the Siassi Group of Morobe Province?
- How far is Namatanai from Kavieng?
- Where is Tami Island?
- What are some of the islands that make up the Carteret Islands?
- Where is the Pogera gold mine?
- Where is Laiagam?
- How far is Wabag from Mt Hagen?
- Where is Olsobip?
- Where is Lake Murray? Is it the biggest lake in PNG?
- Where is the Baiyer River Sanctuary?
- Where is Kokop village?
- Where are the Melpa people from?
- Where is kapakamarigi?
- Where is Pocklington Reef?
- Is there any cave art in PNG?
- Where is Komsem?
New Britain - The Komsen Gold Prospect is located at the north-western corner of the extinct Mt Andewa strato-volcano, which measures about 9 km in diameter.
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- What Islands are in the Conflict Group?
The main islands are as follows: Ilai, Panasesa, Aroroa, Panarakuum, Panibari, Tubiniguam, Moniara, Ginouri and the smallest Tupit.see -- http://www.oceandots.com/pacific/png/conflict.htm -- for more information
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- What are some of the islands of the Louisiade Archipelago?
I am sure I will get into trouble fr not mentioning all of them but here are some of the names of the islands.
Alcester Islands Anchorage Reefs Bagaman Bobo Eina Bonna Wan Bonvouloir Islands Brooker Calvados Chain Conflict Islands Deboyne Islands Gigila Gulewa Kuanak Long Reef Misima Moturina Pana Krusima Pana Numara Pana Rai Rai Pana Tinani Pana Udu Udi Pana Vara Vara Pana Wina Panaeati Panangaribu Panantanian Panapompom Panasia Renard Islands Rossel (Yela) Sudest - see Vanatinai or Tagula Tagula - see Vanatinai or Sudest Ululina Utian Panarora Vanatinai or Sudest/Tagula Venariwa Ware Yaruman Yela - see Rossel
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- Where is Vanatinai Island?
It is part of the Louisiade Archipelago and is also known as Sudest Island and / or Tagula Island.
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- Where is Sudest Island?
It is a volcanic island of the Louisiade Archipelago in Milne Bay Province. It is also known as Tagula. It lies 175 miles (280 km) southeast of the island of New Guinea, in the southwestern Pacific.
Latitude: 11° 30' 0 S, Longitude: 153° 30' 0 E
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- Where is pimple hill?
It is a hill along the Black Cat track. Another hill is called Observation Hill
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- Where is the Black Cat Track?
See -- http://www.blackcattrail.com/
The Black Cat Track or Trail is a rough overland track in Morobe Province, PNG. It runs from the village of Salamaua on the coast of the Huon Gulf, south into the mountains to the township of Wau.
The track started out in the 1920s and 30s as a trail for prospectors seeking to get rich on the gold in Wau.
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- Where is Sinivit mine?
The Sinivit Gold Mine is in East New Britain PNG and operated by New Guinea Gold. The mine is still on track to substantially increase production with a target of 3000 ounces/month.
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- Where is the village of Labutali?
Labutali is along the Huon Gulf peninsula in Morobe Province. It is being relocated some 2.5 kilometers inland as a direct result of rising sea levels.
The new village site called Pohamo is currently being cleared by the villagers. Volunteer architecture students from several Australian universities and PNG's University of Technology are building the new aid post under the relocation program. The aid post is the first permanent development that would be surrounded by new homes.
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- Where is kukipi?
Vailala, Kukipi is in Gulf Province (Kerema) Near Terapo Lat = 7° 55' 60S / Long = 145° 24' 0E Lat 8° 10' 0S Long 146° 5' 60E
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- Where is Kwadima?
Sorry I think Kwadima is a boat that has visited PNG on its ministry. I don't think it is a place but I could be wrong.
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- closest city to ngauruhoe? (from IP 24.172.95.156)
Sorry this is the PNG FAQ's - Not FAQ's about mountains/volcanoes in New Zealand.
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- closest city to veniaminof? (from IP 24.172.95.156)
Isn't that in Alaska? This is the PNG FAQ's not World Wide!
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- Where is Malalo?
It is in Morobe Province. It is a historic Lutheran Mission Station.
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- Where is Kalamanagunan Primary School?
The school is located at Kokopo in East New Britain.
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- Where is the Korfena Plantation?
The Korfena Plantations are centred in the Upper Asaro Valley. -- http://malumnalu.blogspot.com/2007/11/ian-downs-many-of-those-legendary.html
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- Where is Lambom village?
It is in a remote area of New Ireland Island
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- What are some of the islands near Wuvulu?
The Western Islands include, from west to east: Wuvulu, Aua, Manu, Awin, Sumasuma, Sama, Ninigo, Pelleluhu, Heina, Liot, Hermit, Sae and the Kaniet islands.
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- Where is Wuvulu?
Wuvulu Island, located at latitude 1°43' South and longitude 142°50' East, is the westernmost island of the Bismarck Archipelago.
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- How long is the island of New Britain?
The island (consisting of East and West New Britain provinces) is about 600 km from end to end but only about 80 km's at its widest point.
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- Where can I find a map of PNG?
Try http://michie.net/pnginfo/pom-map.html as a starting point.
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- How many islands make up PNG?
PNG has more than 600 islands and is south of the equator, some 150 kilometres north of Australia.
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- Where are some of the best walks in PNG?
The most interesting choices are arguably Lake Kopiago to Oksapmin, Mt Wilhelm to Madang and Wedau to Alotau. One of the most famous walks is the walk along the Kokoda Trail.
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- What are some of the villages and locations along the Kokoda Trail / Track?
Starting from Kokoda in Oro Province, some of the villages and landmarks are
Kovelo Village
Hoi Village
Isurava Village
Isurava War Memorial
Alolo Village
Iora Creek
Templeton Crossing
Mount Bellamy
Kagi Village
Main Creek
Efogi Village
Launumu Village
Brigade Hill
Menari Village
Naoro Village
Maguli Ridge
Ofi Creek
Va'ule Creek
Imita Ridge
Golden Stairway
Goldie River
Ower's Corner and of course
Port Moresby.
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- I am not able to locate Ukarumpa on my PNG map. Can you describe its location for me?
Ukarumpa is located in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Look for Goroka and Kundiawa on the map. I believe it is closer to Kundiawa.
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- Please I need to know where is UIA UIA VILLAGE? All I know that is located in the Owen Stanley Range, if helps!Need to know urgently, thank you.
I have looked on maps and have not been able to find the village you are after.
Does any reader know the location?
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- Where online can I find maps of the PNG provinces?
Good question. I am not sure. You can find maps of PNG but ones that define where the provinces are might be hard to come by online.
UN Cartographic PNG Map
Michie>NET Map page
Minerals and Engergy website
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- Where is Rondon Ridge Lodge?
Rondon Ridge Lodge is only a 30 minutes drive from the major centre of Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands Province. It is situated at 7100 feet above sea level and sports magnificent views of the incredible Wahgi Valley.
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- what is the average relative humidity and absolute humidity in the highlands of png, especially in the coffee-growing area? Where can I get the statistics for this?
Sorry, I am not able to answer this question due to the Highlands being so broad an area. There are very high mountains and relatively low valleys.
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- Where is Sandaown?
I think you may mean Sandaun? This is the province in PNG that receives the last rays of sunshine (as the SUN goes DOWN - Sandaun) - - It is also known as the West Sepik province.
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- Are there any hot springs in PNG?
Yes there are many. Some are located at Deidei on Fergusson Island in Milne Bay Province. The springs are located on the eastern side of the island. The Melanesian Tourists Services Melanesian Discover makes regular stops at the island while doing the Port Moresby - Trobriand Island - Madang tours. Visitors can watch boiling water spout up to 20 mewtres then splash back down onto the concrete like floor.
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- Where is Asaroyufa village?
It is in the Eastern Highlands province just near the Goroka market.
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- What are the Latitude and Longitude coordinates of Ukarumpa
Not sure. Goroka is approx 6 degrees South and 145 degrees 30 mins east but these are very, very rough.
Go to http://mapki.com/index.php?title=Get_Lon_Lat and call up a map of PNG. This will give you a rough idea of the Lat and Lon for the whole of PNG.
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- Where do the original mud men come from?
They come from Asaro in the Eastern Highlands province.
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- What is the name of the Government station on Karkar Island?
It is called Miak (Madang Province)
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- Where is the Balek Wildlife Nature Habitat?
It is in the Transgogol area of the Madang Province.
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- How high is the Dogura plateau in Milne Bay Province?
It is only about 75 metres above the village of Wedau.
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- Where is Bunama?
It is a mission station on the south coast of Normanby Island, Milne Bay Province.
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- Where are the Budibudi Islands?
The Budibudi Islands are eighty kilometres east of Muyua (Woodlark) Island in Milne Bay Province. Budibudi is an atoll of eight low islets, sand and coral with coconut palms fringing the beach.
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- Where are the Dinangat people from?
Thye live high in the Finistaire Mountain Range in Morobe province.
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- What is the largest island in the Siassi Group of Morobe Province?
The largest Island of the Siassi group between the PNG mainland and West New Britain is Umbol (Rooke) Island.
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- How far is Namatanai from Kavieng?
Namatanai is about 260 kilometres from the New Ireland Provincial Capital of Kavieng. It is possible to drive between the towns.
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- Where is Tami Island?
Tami Island is about 54 miles from Lae in Morobe Province. It is a favourite fishing spot for residents of Lae.
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- What are some of the islands that make up the Carteret Islands?
Also known as Tulun or Kilinailau Islands/Atoll the major islands are Han, Jangain, Yesila, Yolasa and Piul and they are part of PNG located 62 miles northeast of Bougainville in the South Pacific at 4°45'S, 155°24'E.
It has been estimated that the islands will disappaer by 2015 due to saltwater introgression. i.e. they are sinking!
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- Where is the Pogera gold mine?
It is located in Enga Province and is one of the largest gold mines in the world
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- Where is Laiagam?
It is in the west of Enga Province.
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- How far is Wabag from Mt Hagen?
Good question, I have driven the road and it took ages. Especially since a fuel tanker ran off the road in front of us.
Depending on the road conditions etc it is about four hours drive from Mt Hagen
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- Where is Olsobip?
Olsobip is in the rugged Star Mountains of the North Fly district in the Western Province. It is a 15-minute flight from the mining town of Tabubil.
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- Where is Lake Murray? Is it the biggest lake in PNG?
Lake Murray is the centre of the vast Western Province and it is the biggest lake in PNG.
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- Where is the Baiyer River Sanctuary?
It is located an hours drive from Mount Hagen. It consists of 740 hectares of rain forest and river flats.
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- Where is Kokop village?
Kokop Village is home of the Kentiga Tribe. It is located 20 minutes drive west of Mt. Hagen City in the Western Highlands Province.
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- Where are the Melpa people from?
They are from the Western Highlands.
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- Where is kapakamarigi?
I believe it is in the Eastern Highlands province.
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- Where is Pocklington Reef?
Pocklington Reef is a reef roughly located at 155 degrees East and 11 degrees South.
It is situated 150 km northwest of the Louisiade Archipelago and 430 km south of Bougainville Island. The reef is orientated with its long axis running from northeast to southwest, measuring around 32 km in length and up to 4 km across.
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- Is there any cave art in PNG?
Yes there is art in caves in the Karawari River region of the Sepik River where the Inyai, Ewa and Yimas people lived until recently, and continue to hunt and gather.
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