Image:Newworldmap-alt.png – Version of Image:BlankMap-World-alt.png, but with bodies of water coloured blue and white land masses.Image:Newworldmap.png – Version of Image:BlankMap-World-alt.png, but with bodies of water coloured blue.Image:BlankMap-World-alt.png – Version of Image:BlankMap-World.png, but including the peripheral projection lines and Antarctica.Microstates and island nations are generally represented by single or few pixels approximate to the capital all territories indicated in the UN listing of territories and regions are exhibited. Image:BlankMap-World.png – World map, Robinson projection centered on the meridian circa 11☁5' to east from the Greenwich Prime Meridian.It is one of the world’s most culturally diverse nations.File:Pacific-centric-map.png – Pacific centric map. The above outline map represents Papua New Guinea - an island nation in Oceania located in southwestern Pacific Ocean. The above map can be downloaded, printed and used for geography education purposes like map-pointing and coloring activities. The above blank map represents Papua New Guinea - an island nation in Oceania located in southwestern Pacific Ocean. Regional Maps: Map of Oceania Outline Map of Papua New Guinea It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, Bismarck Sea, Solomon Sea, Coral Sea, Torres Strait and Gulf of Papua. Its neighbors are: Indonesia to the west Australia to the south and Solomon Islands to the south-east. Papua New Guinea is geographically positioned both in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It occupies the eastern half of New Guinea (the world’s 2 nd largest island) and includes numerous offshore islands. Papua New Guinea is an island nation in Oceania located in southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is also the largest city in the South Pacific region which is located outside Australia and New Zealand. Located on the southeastern coast of the island country, along the shores of the Gulf of Papua is, Port Moresby – the capital and the largest city of Papua New Guinea. These districts are further subdivided into one or more local-level government areas (LLG).Ĭovering an area of 462,840 sq.km, Papua New Guinea is the world’s 3 rd largest island nation and the world’s 54 th largest country. Each of these provinces are further divided into one or more districts.

In alphabetical order, these provinces are: Central, Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, East New Britain, East Sepik, Enga, Gulf, Hela, Jiwaka, Madang, Manus, Milne Bay, Morobe, New Ireland, Northern, Southern Highlands, Western, Western Highlands, West New Britain and West Sepik. Papua New Guinea (officially, the Independent State of Papua New Guinea) is divided into 20 provinces, Bougainville autonomous region and National Capital District.

It's most active volcano, Rabaul Caldera, is situated on the island of New Britain, and as of March 2013 is engaged in an eruptive phase that began in January 2013. Rivers of note include the Sepik River which winds its way through lowland swamp plains to the northern coast, and the Fly River which flows through one of the largest swamplands in the world on its way to the south coast of the island.ĭue to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Papua New Guinea has several volcanoes and is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. The lowest point of Papua New Guinea is the Pacific Ocean (0m). The New Guinea Highlands - a chain of mountains and river valleys, runs the length of the New Guinea island.Īs marked on the map by an upright yellow triangle, the highest point of Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm – at an elevation of 14,793 ft (4,509 m). The nation of Papua New Guinea contains the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, as well as the islands of New Ireland, New Britain, and Bougainville, in addition to numerous smaller islands.Īs observed on the physical map of Papua New Guinea above, much of the island nation is mountainous and covered in tropical rainforests. Covering an area of 462,840 sq.km (178,700 sq mi), Papua New Guinea is the 3 rd largest island nation and the world’s 54th largest country.

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