Papua new guinea map
Here is a map of Papua New Guinea:
Note: This is a simplified map, and you can zoom in or out to get more details.
Papua New Guinea is a country located in the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia. It is an island nation with a total area of approximately 462,840 square kilometers (178,704 square miles). The country is divided into four main regions: Highlands, Islands, Momase, and Southern.
Here are some key features of the map:
- Highlands Region: This region is home to the country's highest mountains, including Mount Wilhelm (4,509 meters or 14,793 feet) and Mount Bosavi (4,163 meters or 13,657 feet).
- Islands Region: This region includes the islands of New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville, and the Admiralty Islands.
- Momase Region: This region is located in the north of the country and is home to the Sepik River, one of the longest rivers in Papua New Guinea.
- Southern Region: This region is home to the capital city, Port Moresby, and the country's largest city, Lae.
- Coastline: Papua New Guinea has a long coastline along the Pacific Ocean, with many bays, inlets, and islands.
- Mountains: The country is home to many mountain ranges, including the Owen Stanley Range, the Bismarck Range, and the Finisterre Range.
- Rivers: Papua New Guinea has many rivers, including the Sepik River, the Fly River, and the Strickland River.
Some of the major cities in Papua New Guinea include:
- Port Moresby (capital city)
- Lae
- Madang
- Mount Hagen
- Goroka
- Wewak