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Source-This post on Papua New Guinea is based on the article “Police say 53 men massacred in Papua New Guinea tribal violence” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, numerous men lost their lives in a fresh outbreak of tribal conflict in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea.
About Papua New Guinea
| Location | 1. It is an island country situated in the south-western Pacific. 2. It covers the eastern part of New Guinea, the world’s second-largest island, and many smaller nearby islands. |
| Neighbours | Indonesia to the west, Australia to the south, and the Solomon Islands to the south-east. Note– It shares its land border only with Indonesia. |
| Area | It is the world’s third-largest island nation, spanning 462,840 square kilometers. |
| Capital | Port Moresby |
| Terrain | It is mostly mountainous but has some low plains in southern New Guinea. |
| Language | 1. English serves as the primary language for government and commerce, while Tok Pisin is the most commonly spoken language in everyday situations. 2. Linguistically, Papua New Guinea is the most diverse country globally, with over 800 languages spoken. |
| Religion | Majority of the people in Papua New Guinea identify as Christians. |
| Government | 1. Papua New Guinea gained self-government on December 1, 1973, and became independent on September 16, 1975. 2. It is a constitutional monarchy and part of the Commonwealth. 3. The British monarch, represented by a governor-general, serves as the head of state, while the Prime Minister leads the government. |
| International Affiliation | It is a full-time member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Pacific Community, and the Pacific Islands Forum. |
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