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If the question is intended to ask, 'Which European first discovered Papua New Guniea?', the answer is that Portuguese explorer, Jorge de Menezes, is credited with making the European discovery of Papua New Guinea in the early 16th Century (1526-27).
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What new species was discovered in papua new guinea?
There are 200 newly discovered species in Papua New Guinea. These included rodents, frogs, and critters. It includes the Striking Damselfish, giant bent-toed gecko, and the turquoise lizard.
What is Papua New Guinea's official name?
Papua New Guinea/ New Guinea's official name is Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
Is Papua New Guinea a contry?
no, papua new guinea is a country !
Is Papua New Guinea a continent or a country?
Papua New Guinea is a country on the island of New Guinea.
What is the second largest country in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea is the only country in Papua New Guinea. It occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea.
Papua new guinea and what other country comprise the island of new guinea?
Papua New Guinea and the Indonesian province of West Papua occupy the island of New Guinea.
What is the proper adjective for papua new guinea?
Papua New Guinean is the proper adjective for Papua New Guinea.
What island is papua new guinea on?
Papua, not to be confused with Papua New Guinea, takes up most of the western half of the island of New Guinea, while Papua New Guinea takes up the eastern half. It is a province of Indonesia.
What types of tigers are in Papua New Guinea?
There are no tigers in Papua New Guinea.
Is Papua New Guinea hilly?
No, Papua New Guinea is mountainous and some is rainforests.
Is Papua New Guinea New Zealand?
No, Papua New Guinea is in the Pacific. It is the country on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, although it is sometimes called New Guinea for short. The western half of New Guinea is Indonesian territory. Papua New Guine and New Guinea are completely different to the country of Guinea (officially the 'Republic of Guinea') in west Africa.
Is Papua New Guinea on the island of New Guinea?
Yes. Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea.
