History of papua new guinea timeline

Here is a brief timeline of the history of Papua New Guinea:

Pre-Colonial Era

• 40,000-50,000 years ago: The first human settlers arrive in Papua New Guinea from the Indonesian archipelago.
• 1,000-1,500 years ago: The island of New Guinea is inhabited by various tribes, including the Kukukuku, the Huli, and the Enga.
• 1,000-500 years ago: The island is divided into several kingdoms, including the Kuma, the Wahgi, and the Simbu.

Colonial Era

• 1884: Germany claims the northeastern part of the island as a colony, while Britain claims the southeastern part.
• 1885: Germany establishes a colonial administration in the northeastern part of the island.
• 1899: Britain and Germany agree to divide the island along the 141st meridian east.
• 1914: Australia takes control of German New Guinea during World War I.
• 1921: The League of Nations awards Australia the mandate to govern German New Guinea.
• 1942-1945: Papua New Guinea is occupied by Japan during World War II.

Post-War Era

• 1945: Australia takes control of Papua New Guinea again after the war.
• 1951: The Papua and New Guinea Act establishes a single administration for the territory.
• 1963: The first national elections are held, and a House of Assembly is established.
• 1964: The Territory of Papua and New Guinea is granted internal self-government.
• 1972: The Papua New Guinea Act is passed, paving the way for independence.

Independence

• September 16, 1975: Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia.
• 1975-1980: The country experiences a period of rapid economic growth and development.
• 1980s: The country faces economic challenges, including a decline in commodity prices and a debt crisis.
• 1990s: The country experiences a period of political instability, including coups and corruption scandals.

Modern Era

• 2002: The country adopts a new constitution, which establishes a parliamentary system of government.
• 2007: The country holds its first national elections under the new constitution.
• 2011: The country experiences a period of political instability, including a constitutional crisis and a change in government.
• 2017: The country holds its first national elections under a new electoral system.
• 2020: The country experiences a period of economic growth, driven by the extraction of natural resources.

This is a very brief timeline, and there is much more to the history of Papua New Guinea. If you would like more information, please let me know!