There are enormous number of description for Papua New Guinea (PNG) from various authors during

their encounter with PNG, either in person or through research. Enclosed is a Maienduo perspective of the country I call home.

The Island of New Guinea is the second largest Island on the planet. Greenland being the largest Island. The Eastern half is the Independent state of Papua New Guinea and the western half is Irian Jaya, a territory of Indonesia. Papua New Guinea is geographically diverse and is characterized by high mountain ranges, deep valleys, mighty rivers in the interior and open plains, tropical forests and swampy inlets in the low lying coastal region. PNG is also the home of some rare species of Flora and Fauna as well as impressive variety of exotic birds, including approximately forty species of birds of paradise.

PNG is located low latitude south of the equator, and enjoys the dual tropical climatic seasons of 

rain and sunny days. In the Highlands the misty temperature feels like Autumn/Spring, hence you

will need sweaters if you are heading up to the Highlands.

 

Numerous phrases have been used to describe Papua New Guinea (PNG): The land of the unexpected; The Last frontier,,,,etc. PNG is certainly one of the few untouched wilderness left on this planet. You will be stun to discover Papua New Guinea a land of amazing variety; nowhere else will you find a nation of 800 spoken languages, lush tropical rainforest, pure white sandy beaches, cool misty Highlands, untouched balmy Islands, variety of traditional culture

Why watching Discover Channel or reading it on National Geography when you can visit Papua New Guinea, and quence your thirst for real adventure.