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Papua New Guinea also includes 1300 smaller islands. Many are very small, but major ones include New Britain, New Ireland, Buka, Manus, and [[Bougainville]]. Manam Island and Karkar Island are inhabited, but also are active volcanos. PNG is located in a region defined since the early 19th century as [[Melanesia]].
Papua New Guinea also includes 1300 smaller islands. Many are very small, but major ones include New Britain, New Ireland, Buka, Manus, and [[Bougainville]]. Manam Island and Karkar Island are inhabited, but also are active volcanos. PNG is located in a region defined since the early 19th century as [[Melanesia]].
On a map, the main part of the country resembles the profile of a large foot, with the toes pointed to the southeast. Mountains reaching as high as 14,793 (Mt. Wilhelm) form a backbone the entire length of the country.
On a map, the main part of the country resembles the profile of a large foot, with the toes pointed to the southeast. Mountains reaching as high as 14,793 (Mt. Wilhelm) form a backbone the entire length of the country.
Until the 1930s, the outside world did not know that these interior mountain were inhabited.
Until the 1930s, the outside world did not know that these interior mountain were inhabited.
Its capital, and one of its few major cities, is [[Port Moresby]].
Another major centre is Lae, which was the last stopping point of [[Amelia Earhart]] in her attempt to fly around the world in 1937.
== Language and culture ==
== Language and culture ==
Population-wise, PNG is one of the most diverse countries on [[Earth]], originally with over 850 indigenous [[language]]s, and at least as many traditional societies, out of a population of just under 6 million.
Population-wise, PNG is one of the most diverse countries on [[Earth]], originally with over 850 indigenous [[language]]s, and at least as many traditional societies, out of a population of just under 6 million.
In 2001, officials stated that there were 817 native languages still in use. The most prominant spoken language in the Highlands is Melanesian Pidgin. It is a mixture containing about 1000 [[English]] words, many [[German language|German]] words, and of course various tribal words. Eighty percent of what is published in PNG is English, and that is the official language of business, government, and most education.
In 2001, officials stated that there were 817 native languages still in use. The most prominant spoken language in the Highlands is Melanesian Pidgin. It is a mixture containing about 1000 [[English]] words, many [[German language|German]] words, and of course various tribal words. Eighty percent of what is published in PNG is English, and that is the official language of business, government, and most education.
Most of the people are warm-hearted and friendly, but there is a very serious crime problem. [[Christianity|Christian]] [[missionary|missionaries]] have succeeded in bringing some peace among the highlands tribes, but tribal wars are still a major problem.
Most of the people are warm-hearted and friendly, but there is a very serious crime problem. [[Christianity|Christian]] [[missionary|missionaries]] have succeeded in bringing some peace among the highlands tribes, but tribal wars are still a major problem.
Major missionary endeavors, accompanied by faithful national workers, have provided [[health care]], [[education]], [[transport]]ation, and spiritual guidance, helping to bring a better, and healthier lifestyle to the people of Papua New Guinea.
The dominant sport is [[rugby league]].
== History ==
== History ==
Germany colonised some coastal areas before [[World War I]], but lost her colonies as part of the settlement of the war. Australia became the colonists until PNG's independence in 1975.
Germany colonised some coastal areas before [[World War I]], but lost her colonies as part of the settlement of the war. Australia became the colonists until PNG's independence in 1975.
The [[government]] is a [[Parliamentary Democracy]], and the country is part of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. The 109 parliament members are elected by the people. National elections are held every 5 years, (years ending with 2 or 7) and are usually accompanied by much [[crime]], [[bribe]]ry, and [[violence]]. The Parliamentary members elect one of themselves to be the [[Prime Minister]], and another to be the [[Governor General]]. The Governor General is then [[knighthood|knighted]] by the British monarch, and is the king or queen's official representative in the country. Since Papua New Guinea became an independent state in 1975, [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth]] has been the only British monarch.
The [[government]] is a [[Parliamentary Democracy]], and the country is part of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. The 109 parliament members are elected by the people. National elections are held every 5 years, (years ending with 2 or 7) and are usually accompanied by much [[crime]], [[bribe]]ry, and [[violence]]. The Parliamentary members elect one of themselves to be the [[Prime Minister]], and another to be the [[Governor General]]. The Governor General is then [[knighthood|knighted]] by the British monarch, and is the king or queen's official representative in the country. Since Papua New Guinea became an independent state in 1975, [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth]] has been the only British monarch.
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