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Place in News: Papua New Guinea

Posted 01 Sep 2025

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Map showing location of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)

Indian navy warship visits Port Moresby to join Papua New Guinea's 50th independence day celebrations.

Political features

  • Location:  Island country in Southwestern Pacific Ocean.
  • Encompasses:
    • Eastern half of New Guinea (2nd largest island).
    • Bismarck Archipelago – New Britain, New Ireland, Admiralty Islands.
    • Bougainville & Buka (part of Solomon Islands chain).
  • Land Boundary: Indonesia on western side.

Geographical features

  • Highest Peak: Mount Wilhelm (4,509 m) in Bismarck Range.
  • Geological history shaped by collision of Australian Plate & Pacific Plate.
  • Tags :
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Port Moresb
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