New guinea map
Here is a map of New Guinea:
Note: New Guinea is a large island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, divided between two countries: Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Indonesian province of Papua.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) side:
- The eastern half of the island is Papua New Guinea (PNG), an independent country since 1975.
- The capital city is Port Moresby.
- PNG is home to over 800 languages and more than 1,000 ethnic groups.
Indonesian Papua side:
- The western half of the island is the Indonesian province of Papua, which is part of the country of Indonesia.
- The capital city is Jayapura.
- Indonesian Papua is home to many indigenous tribes and has a rich cultural heritage.
Geography:
- New Guinea is the world's second-largest island, after Greenland.
- It is home to some of the most remote and inaccessible regions on Earth.
- The island is mountainous, with many active volcanoes and dense rainforests.
- The highest peak is Puncak Jaya (formerly known as Carstensz Pyramid), which is 4,884 meters (16,024 ft) tall.
Cities:
- Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
- Jayapura (Indonesian Papua)
- Madang (Papua New Guinea)
- Lae (Papua New Guinea)
- Sorong (Indonesian Papua)
Provinces:
- Papua New Guinea: 22 provinces
- Indonesian Papua: 13 regencies (kabupaten) and 2 cities (kota)
Languages:
- Papua New Guinea: Tok Pisin, English, Hiri Motu
- Indonesian Papua: Indonesian, local languages such as Papuan languages and Malayo-Polynesian languages
Economy:
- Papua New Guinea: rich in natural resources, including gold, copper, and oil
- Indonesian Papua: rich in natural resources, including copper, gold, and oil
This is just a brief overview of the map of New Guinea. If you have any specific questions or would like more information, feel free to ask!