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New Guinea

Located north of Australia, New Guinea is the world's second largest island.

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What are the physical characteristics of the New Guinea singing dog?

The physical characteristics of the New Guinea singing dog include short legs and a broad head. They also do not have rear claws. You can learn more about this animal online at the Wikipedia.

What is a brightly coloured bird found in northern Australia and New Guinea and features on the flag of Papua New Guinea?

The Bird of Paradise is a brightly coloured bird found in parts of far northern Australia, and in New Guinea. It features on the flag of Papua New Guinea.

How many people walk the Kokoda Trail every year?

It is difficult to get exact yearly estimates for walkers on the Kokoda Trail. Figures indicate that, during the course of a whole week, there might be (at most) 160 walkers, especially during peak times such as the lead-up to ANZAC Day. The tour guides prefer to limit numbers to around 20 per group, and it takes a number of days to walk the track.

See the related link for more details.

Who are national heroes of Papua New Guinea?

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What are the dangers of kokoda trail?

The Kokoda Track was and still is a single file trail through the mountainous jungle of New Guinea. Not only was the terrain very tough, the Australians were trying to run the Japanese out of the area.

Is Esa-ala Cave real?

Yes. The cave featured in the movie Sanctum was not actually Esa'ala Cave (the movie was filmed in a cave in Southern Australia), but there is a real Esa'ala Cave. It is located in the Milne Bay Provence of Papua New Guinea.

What are the plants in Papua New Guinea?

* Abelmoschus manihot * Abroma fastuosa * Acacia crassicarpa * Acrorumohra hasseltii * Aglaia argentea * Aglaia brassii * Aglaia brownii * Aglaia cremea * Aglaia cuspidata * Aglaia elaeagnoidea * Aglaia euryanthera * Aglaia integrifolia * Aglaia leucoclada * Aglaia mackiana * Aglaia penningtoniana * Aglaia sapindina * Aglaia spectabilis * Aglaia tomentosa * Albizia carrii * Alectryon repandodentatus * Alstonia breviloba * Alstonia rubiginosa * Archidendron forbesii * Arthrophyllum proliferum * Barringtonia acutangula * Barringtonia asiatica * Brachychiton carruthersii * Brachychiton velutinosus * Byblis liniflora * ** Calophyllum acutiputamen ** Calophyllum bicolor ** Calophyllum brassii ** Calophyllum collinum ** Calophyllum euryphyllum ** Calophyllum goniocarpum ** Calophyllum heterophyllum ** Calophyllum laticostatum ** Calophyllum morobense ** Calophyllum novoguineense ** Calophyllum papuanum ** Calophyllum pauciflorum ** Calophyllum peekelii ** Calophyllum persimile ** Calophyllum piluliferum ** Calophyllum robustum ** Calophyllum sil ** Calophyllum streimannii ** Calophyllum vexans ** Calophyllum waliense ** Canthium suborbiculare ** Ceratopetalum succirubrum ** Crateva religiosa ** Cyathea glaberrima *** Cycas apoa *** Cycas bougainvilleana *** Cycas campestris *** Drosera spatulata *** Elaeocarpus homalioides *** Eucalyptopsis papuana *** Fagraea carstensensis *** Ficus dammaropsis *** Flindersia ifflaina *** Flindersia laevicarpa *** Flindersia pimenteliana *** Geijera salicifolia *** Geniostoma umbellatum *** Guettarda speciosa *** Guioa grandifoliola *** Guioa hospita *** Guioa molliuscula *** Guioa normanbiensis *** Guioa novobritannica *** Guioa plurinervis *** Guioa scalariformis *** Guioa unguiculata *** Halfordia papuana *** Helicia acutifolia *** Helicia albiflora *** Helicia amplifolia *** Helicia australasica *** Helicia calocoma *** Helicia insularis *** Helicia latifolia *** Helicia neglecta *** Helicia peekelii *** Helicia peltata *** Helicia polyosmoides *** Helicia retusa *** Helicia rostrata *** Helicia subcordata *** Horsfieldia ampla *** Horsfieldia ampliformis *** Horsfieldia clavata *** Horsfieldia crux-melitensis *** Horsfieldia sepikensis *** Horsfieldia squamulosa *** Horsfieldia urceolata *** Imperata cylindrica *** Kayea coriacea *** Kayea macrophylla *** Kleinhovia hospita *** Koompassia grandiflora *** Mammea grandifolia *** Mammea novoguineensis *** Mammea papuana *** Mammea papyracea *** Manilkara kauki *** Mischarytera macrobotrys *** Myristica atresens *** Myristica brachypoda *** Myristica brevistipes *** Myristica byssacea *** Myristica coacta *** Myristica dasycarpa *** Myristica fasciculata *** Myristica filipes *** Myristica hollrungii *** Myristica incredibilis *** Myristica inundata *** Myristica lasiocarpa *** Myristica leptophylla *** Myristica nana *** Myristica olivacea *** Myristica ornata *** Myristica ovicarpa *** Myristica pachycarpidia *** Myristica pilosella *** Myristica polyantha *** Myristica psilocarpa *** Myristica pygmaea *** Myristica schlechteri *** Myristica simulans *** Myristica sinclairii *** Myristica sogeriensis *** Neolamarckia cadamba *** Neuburgia tubiflora *** Nothofagus nuda *** Osmoxylon arrhenicum *** Osmoxylon chrysanthum *** Osmoxylon corneri *** Osmoxylon ellipsoideum *** Osmoxylon lanceolatum *** Osmoxylon reburrum *** Osmoxylon whitmorei *** Pongamia velutina *** Ptychosperma gracile *** Ptychosperma hentyi *** Rhizophora apiculata *** Rosselia bracteata *** Rubus rosifolius *** Schistochila undulatifolia *** Stylidium tenerum *** Sundacarpus *** Terminalia eddowesii *** Terminalia archipelagi *** Utricularia chrysantha *** Utricularia muelleri *** Vallisneria americana *** Wrightia laevis *** Xanthostemon oppositifolius

What countries are located in New Guinea?

Two countries occupy the island of New Guinea. They are Papua New Guinea in the east, and West Papua, a province of Indonesia, to the west (Dutch New Guinea during WW2).

What is the latitude for port moresby?

As the city of Port Moresby covers a large area this is a general answer.

Latitude -- 9° 27' 53" S
Longitude -- 147° 11' 33" E

How many people walk the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea a day?

It is difficult to get exact daily estimates for walkers on the Kokoda Trail. Figures indicate that, during the course of a whole week, there might be (at most) 160 walkers, especially during peak times such as the lead-up to ANZAC Day. The tour guides prefer to limit numbers to around 20 per group, and it takes a number of days to walk the track.

For more details, see the related link.

Who administered Papua New Guinea prior to independence?

Prior to Papua New Guinea's independence in 1975, it was administered by Australia.

What actually happened on the Kokoda trail to the AIF Australian Imperial Forces?

The Second AIF were involved in the battle for the Kokoda Trail (not track), in New Guinea. At first, the defence of the track was in the hands of several militia (non-regular army troops, like the Reserve these days) units. They moved from Port Moresby in the south, overland northwards along the Kokoda Track. Around this time, quite enormous and seasoned Japanese South Seas Forces troops were landing in the northern side, and marching south - they did this on the assumption that no one would expect a land assault across New Guinea because the track was thought not to be able to support an army. Macarthur (US General also commanding the Australian forces at this time) also thought the track would not sustain an army, which is why he only sent militia. The militia units suffered heavily from the conditions, braving horrible mud, rain, humidity, and the problems that come with jungle life including wounds that will not heal, and dysentery from poor food supplies. They advanced as far north as Kokoda (a small plateau on the top of the Owen Stanley Range) before deciding this was a fit place to fight. The Japanese then encountered a well dug-in bunch of quite untrained troops. The re-supplies that were meant to come to the troops did not appear, and they found themslevs running short of ammunition and food - they had marched beyond the realistic capacity of the supply units to get supplies through to them. The militia fought valiantly and repulsed the Japanese many times before finally having to evacuate their positions - outnumbered ten to one it is suprising they lasted in Kokoda as long as they did. There was essentially a long running battle with the Japanese all the way back down the track towards Port Moresby - for several months the Australian units would stand and fight, then melt way into the jungle to find another place to fight. Each time, the Japanese suffered a huge numbers of casualties, espcially compared to the Australians. From this point onwards the Japanese were getting farther from their supply points in the north, while the Australians were getting closer to their supply points in the south. The Japanese started suffering what the Australians had in Kokoda as their supply lines grew too long and difficult - low food, low ammunition. 2nd AIF units, returned from fighting in the Middle East, started to arrive to bolster the militia units and replace them. So the fighting became even tougher for the Japanese at a time they could least afford it. They crumbled within sight of Port Moresby and melted back up the track to the north, with Australian militia in hot pursuit.

What actors and actresses appeared in Papua 3D the Secret Life of the Cannibals - 2013?

The cast of Papua 3D the Secret Life of the Cannibals - 2013 includes: Stephen Doll as Narrarator