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Papua New Guinea Vacation Guide
Lying just south of the equator, 160km north of Australia, Papua New Guinea is part of a great arc of mountains stretching from Asia, through Indonesia and into the South Pacific. It's made up of 600 islands and more than 800 indigenous languages , and is home to the largest area of intact rainforest outside of the Amazon.
Papua New Guinea consists of 4 regions made up of 20 provinces each with their own special character and cultures. Visitors will discover a wealth of tropical scenery, from the jungle-clad mountains of the highlands to the sandy white beaches and atolls of the coastal and island provinces.
The country's rainforest is home to many rare species of birds and insects, including the world’s largest butterfly, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing, whose wingspan reaches up to 30cm. There are about 700 species of birds, including parrots, pigeons, hornbills, cassowaries, cockatoos and kingfishers, but the country is best known for its brilliantly coloured birds of paradise. 38 of the 43 known species of birds of Paradise are found here, including the rare blue and the raggiana varieties.
The people are mostly descendants of the Papuans – Melanesians who are closely related to the islanders of Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. The traditional Melanesian cultures – more than 200 have been identified – are kept alive in elaborate rituals involving deaths, feasts, marriages, compensation ceremonies and initiation rites.
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Papua New Guinea consists of 4 regions made up of 20 provinces each with their own special character and cultures. Visitors will discover a wealth of tropical scenery, from the jungle-clad mountains of the highlands to the sandy white beaches and atolls of the coastal and island provinces.
The country's rainforest is home to many rare species of birds and insects, including the world’s largest butterfly, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing, whose wingspan reaches up to 30cm. There are about 700 species of birds, including parrots, pigeons, hornbills, cassowaries, cockatoos and kingfishers, but the country is best known for its brilliantly coloured birds of paradise. 38 of the 43 known species of birds of Paradise are found here, including the rare blue and the raggiana varieties.
The people are mostly descendants of the Papuans – Melanesians who are closely related to the islanders of Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. The traditional Melanesian cultures – more than 200 have been identified – are kept alive in elaborate rituals involving deaths, feasts, marriages, compensation ceremonies and initiation rites.
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This description has been edited by 1 person.