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Papua New Guinea

Capital Port Moresby
Area 462 840  km²
Population 6 888 000  people
Official language English
Currency Kina
Climate from October to April +30°C
from March to September +28°C
Recommended type of holiday sightseeing
 

 

About country

Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands (the western portion of the island is a part of the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua). It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, in a region defined since the early 19th century as Melanesia. The capital is Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries on Earth, with over 850 indigenous languages and at least as many traditional societies, out of a population of just under seven million. It is also one of the most rural, as only 18% of its people live in urban centres. The country is one of the world's least explored, culturally and geographically, and many undiscovered species of plants and animals are thought to exist in the interior of Papua New Guinea.
The majority of the population live in traditional societies and practise subsistence-based agriculture. These societies and clans have some explicit acknowledgement within the nation's constitutional framework. The PNG Constitution expresses the wish for "traditional villages and communities to remain as viable units of Papua New Guinean society", and for active steps to be taken in their preservation.

 

Sightseeing

While Sightseeing in Papua New Guinea visit the Highlands, situated at an elevation of 2600 meters above the sea level. Known for its pleasant climate, all the major towns of the country like Kainatu, Mt. Hagen and Monditre clustered around this place. You will be able to view the several rivers, mountains as well as verdant valleys. Some of the must visit places are Mt. Gahvisuka Provincial Park, Mt. Wilhelm which is the tallest mountain tin the country and Lake Kutubu. These places are not to be missed out on your Tours Papua New Guinea. 
Visit the picturesque region of Papua New Guinea on your Sightseeing in Papua New Guinea, Sepik. which is undoubtedly the most beautiful land in the entire country. You will enjoy strolling in the extensive stretch of the unhindered coast line, visiting the islands, sunbathing in the fascinating beaches. You will also find the rugged mountain ranges as well as the lovely Sepik river. You can indulge yourself in different activities like diving at Cape Moem, in the pristine sandy beaches in Vanimo and the visiting lovely Chambri lakes. Papua New Guinea Tours remains incomplete without visiting these beaches. 

 

Traditions                                

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is home to hundreds of distinct traditional social groups, or tribes, many of which have only recently been in contact with the outside world. While some groups number in the thousands, many have just a few hundred members. Over 800 languages are spoken in PNG, and tribal identities and traditions remain fundamental to the fabric of Papua life.
On the Sepik River, there is a world-renowned tradition of wood carving. These carvers create forms of plants or animals, because they believe these are their ancestor beings and because they feel they are beautiful. They also create traditional skull portraits. Also well represented in the collections of museums around the world is the Malagan art tradition of New Ireland.
Even though sea shells are no longer the currency of Papua New Guinea - sea shells were abolished as currency in 1933 - this heritage is still present in local customs. In certain parts of the country a groom must bring a bride price to the wedding ceremony. In some cases this is paid in golden-edged clam shells. In other areas, a dowry is payable rather than bride price. These payments may take the form of shell money, food, pigs, cash, or other goods.

In some parts of the New Guinea highlands, people engage in colorful local rituals that are called "sing-sings". They paint themselves and dress up with feathers, pearls and animal skins to represent birds, trees or mountain spirits. Sometimes an important event, such as a legendary battle, would be enacted at such a musical festival.

 

Cuisine

The staple foods in Papua New Guinea are rice, sago and kau kau which are generally prepared with seafood, Chicken, game, Pork and a large variety of greens. Papua New Guinea’s cuisine is very varied. People from Papua New Guinea prefer abundant dishes and food which is very well cooked. Papuans have three main meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner yet desserts, snacks, traditional beverages are consumed daily. A traditional dish is mumu named after the oven where they cook their dishes; mumu is made with Pork meat, sweet potatoes, rice and greens. Traditional dishes like mumu which include Pork meat are generally served on traditional feasts. In Papua New Guinea, braising is one way of cooking meat, vegetables or seafood which is usually served with delicious sauces. Papua New Guinea offers a variety of exotic meals such as fresh Barramundi Cod cooked in wrapping of banana leaves, roasted chestnuts and incredibly delicious fruits.