Papua new guinea natives

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is home to over 800 languages and more than 1,000 ethnic groups, making it one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse countries in the world. Here are some of the main ethnic groups and tribes found in Papua New Guinea:

  1. Highlands:
    • Enga: Known for their traditional warfare and elaborate headdresses, the Enga people live in the Enga Province.
    • Huli: The Huli people are known for their traditional dress and elaborate headdresses, and live in the Southern Highlands Province.
    • Kalam: The Kalam people live in the Western Highlands Province and are known for their traditional warfare and elaborate headdresses.
  2. Islands:
    • Trobriand: The Trobriand Islands are located off the coast of PNG and are known for their unique culture and traditional practices.
    • Baining: The Baining people live on the island of New Britain and are known for their traditional dress and elaborate headdresses.
  3. Lowlands:
    • Sepik: The Sepik people live in the Sepik River region and are known for their traditional canoe-making and fishing practices.
    • Fly River: The Fly River people live in the Fly River region and are known for their traditional fishing and hunting practices.
  4. Coastal:
    • Motu: The Motu people live along the coast of PNG and are known for their traditional fishing and trading practices.
    • Tolai: The Tolai people live in the Gazelle Peninsula and are known for their traditional farming and trading practices.

Some of the main tribes in Papua New Guinea include:

  1. The Kuk Early Agriculturalists: This tribe is known for their early agricultural practices and is considered one of the oldest tribes in PNG.
  2. The Tari Pori: This tribe is known for their traditional warfare and is located in the Southern Highlands Province.
  3. The Huli Wigmen: This tribe is known for their traditional dress and elaborate headdresses, and is located in the Southern Highlands Province.
  4. The Simbu: This tribe is known for their traditional farming practices and is located in the Eastern Highlands Province.
  5. The Chimbu: This tribe is known for their traditional warfare and is located in the Eastern Highlands Province.

It's worth noting that many of these tribes have been influenced by European colonization and modernization, and some have adopted Western customs and practices. However, many still maintain their traditional ways of life and cultural practices.