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East Sepik Province
East Sepik is a province in Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Wewak. East Sepik has an estimated population of 450,530 people (2011 census) and is 43,426 km square in size. Its density is 10.4 people per square kilometer. History Cherubim Dambui was appointed as East Sepik's first premier by Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Michael Somare upon the creation of the provincial government in 1976. Dambui remained interim premier until 1979, when he became East Sepik's permanent premier with a full term. He remained in office until 1983. Geography Wewak, the provincial capital, is located on the coast of East Sepik. There are a scattering of islands off shore, and coastal ranges dominate the landscape just inland of the coast. The remainder of the province's geography is dominated by the Sepik River, which is one of the largest rivers in the world in terms of water flow and is known for flooding—the river's level can alter by as much as five metres in the cour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wewak
Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the northern coast of the island of New Guinea. It is the largest town between Madang and Jayapura. It is the see city (seat) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wewak. History Between 1943 and 1945, in World War II, Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea. The base was subjected to repeated bombing by Australian and American forces, most notably in one massive attack on 17 August 1943. Directly to the west of the town centre is a peninsula known as Cape Wom, which was the site of the surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea on 13 September 1945. The site now houses a small memorial. The former Japanese airfield is still in use as the Wewak International Airport. In August 1945 two war crimes trials were held near Wewak for mutilation and cannibalism. First Lieutenant Takehiro Tazaki was convicted and sentenced to death (later commuted to 5 years imprisonment with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The National (Papua New Guinea)
''The National'' is a weekday English language newspaper published in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean n .... It is also published online. The paper is owned by Malaysian logging company Rimbunan Hijau. See also * List of newspapers in Papua New Guinea References External links''The National''’s website Companies of Papua New Guinea Newspapers published in Papua New Guinea Newspapers established in 1993 {{oceania-newspaper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karawari Rural LLG
Karawari Rural LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Various Ramu, Arafundi (Upper Yuat), and Sepik languages are spoken in the LLG. Wards *01. Masandanai *02. Kaiwaria *03. Manjamai *04. Konmei *05. Ambonwari *06. Imanmeri ( Nanubae language speakers) *07. Kanjimei *08. Kundiman *09. Yimas (Yimas language The Yimas language is spoken by the Yimas people, who populate the Sepik River Basin region of Papua New Guinea. It is spoken primarily in Yimas village (), Karawari Rural LLG, East Sepik Province. It is a member of the Lower-Sepik language fam ... speakers) *10. Awim ( Tapei language speakers) *11. Yamandim ( Nanubae language and Tapei language speakers) *12. Imboin ( Andai language speakers) *13. Amongabi *14. Chimbut *15. Sikalum *16. Yanitabak *17. Latoma ( Sumariup language speakers) *18. Malamata *19. Kotkot *20. Mamri *21. Sangriman *22. Tungimbit *23. Kambraman *24. Kraimbit *25. Kaningara ( Kaningra language speakers) *26 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keram Rural LLG
Keram Rural LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Wards *01. Chimundo *02. Kambot *03. Kambot *04. Kambot *05. Bobten *06. Korokopa *07. Pusyten *08. Kekten *09. Buten *10. Yemen *11. Manu *12. Kambugu *13. Pamban *14. Bopaten *15. Langam ( Langam language speakers) *16. Mongol ( Mongol language (New Guinea) speakers) *17. Wom ( Wom language (Papua New Guinea) speakers) *18. Raten *19. Ketro/Samban *20. Baniamta *21. Kamen *22. Marua *23. Yanboe *24. Nainten *25. Yar *26. Bagaram *27. Kivim *28. Longwuk *29. Mungum *30. Mingnias *31. Togo *32. Monjito *33. Likan *34. Klorowom *35. Sori *36. Paniten *37. Pataka *38. Mui See also *Keram languages The Keram languages of New Guinea are part of the Ramu family. They are the Mongol–Langam languages and a pair of languages sometimes thought to belong to the Grass family. (See Grass languages for the history of classification.) Foley (2018) ... * Keram River References * * {{EastSepik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angoram-Middle Sepik Rural LLG
Angoram/Middle Sepik Rural LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Wards *01. Changriwa ( Changriwa language speakers) *02. Marambao *03. Kanduanum *04. Krinjambi *05. Tambari *06. Agrumara *07. Yuarma *08. Mundomundo *09. Kambrindo *10. Moim *11. Pinang *12. Magendo 1 *13. Magendo 2 *15. Ex Service Camp *16. Angoram Village *17. Gavieng Resett 1 *18. Gavieng Resett 2 *19. Gavieng Resett 3 *20. Gavieng Resett 4 *21. Tambunum *22. Wombun *23. Timbunke *24. Angriman *25. Mindimbit *26. Kamanimbit *27. Kararau *28. Timboli *29. Indigum *30. Chikinumbu *31. Chimbian *32. Saui *33. Kingavi *34. Koiwat ( Koiwat language speakers) *35. Paimbit *81. Angoram Angoram is a town and seat of Angoram District in East Sepik Province in north-western Papua New Guinea. The area is noted for its rubber and cocoa plantations and the town is situated on the Sepik River The Sepik () is the longest river on th ... Urban References * * {{EastSepikProvin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angoram
Angoram is a town and seat of Angoram District in East Sepik Province in north-western Papua New Guinea. The area is noted for its rubber and cocoa plantations and the town is situated on the Sepik River The Sepik () is the longest river on the island of New Guinea, and the third largest in Oceania by discharge volume after the Fly River, Fly and Mamberamo River, Mamberamo. The majority of the river flows through the Papua New Guinea (PNG) provi .... The town is served by Angoram Airport. It is part of Angoram-Middle Sepik Rural LLG. Populated places in East Sepik Province {{EastSepikProvince-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreikikier Rural LLG
Dreikikir Rural LLG (sometimes spelled Drekikier Rural LLG) is a local-level government (LLG) of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean n .... Wards *01. Tumam *02. Moihwak *03. Musungua *04. Taihunge *05. Mosinau *06. Prombil *07. Missim *08. Eimul/Pelnandu *09. Musindai *10. Bana *11. Hambini *12. Waringama *13. Selni *14. Aresili *15. Whaleng *16. Yawatong *17. Lainimguap *18. Krunguanam *19. Yakrumbok *20. King *21. Kofem *22. Sakap *23. Makumauip *24. Tong *25. Kumbun *26. Miringe *27. Yawerng *28. Yambes ( Yambes language speakers) *29. Waim/Saiweep *30. Moseng *31. Pagilo *32. Luwaite *33. Selnau References * * {{EastSepikProvince-geo-stub Local-level governments of East Sepik Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gawanga Rural LLG
Gawanga Rural LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea, officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean n .... The Kwanga language is spoken in this LLG. Wards *01. Apangai *02. Yambanakor 1 *03. Yambinakor 2 *04. Asanakor *05. Inakor *06. Apos *07. Daina *08. Masalagar *09. Wasambu *10. Bongomasi *11. Wahaukia *12. Bongos *13. Kuyor *14. Kuatengisi *15. Mamsi *16. Kubriwat 1 *17. Kubriwat 2 *18. Tau 1 *19. Tau 2 *20. Wamenokor *21. Sauke Aucheli *22. Surumburombo References * * {{EastSepikProvince-geo-stub Local-level governments of East Sepik Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tunap-Hunstein Range Rural LLG
Tunap/Hunstein Rural LLG (often spelled locally as Tunap/Hustein) is a local-level government (LLG) of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. The LLG is home to speakers of many different Left May languages and Sepik languages. Wards *01. Hotmin *02. Burmai *03. Arai *04. Nino (Nimo language speakers) *05. Itelinu *06. Samo (Owiniga language speakers) *07. Painum *08. Wanium *09. Aumi *10. Pekwei *11. Wanamoi *12. Waniap (Ama language (New Guinea) speakers) *13. Kavia (Ama language (New Guinea) speakers) *14. Ama (Ama language (New Guinea) speakers) *15. Yenuai ( Nakwi language and Ama language (New Guinea) speakers) *16. Panawai *17. Imombi ( Iwam language speakers) *18. Mowi ( Iwam language speakers) *19. Iniok (Sepik Iwam language speakers) *20. Paupe (Papi language speakers) *21. Oum 3 *22. Walio (Walio language Walio is a Sepik language spoken in East Sepik Province, Papua-New Guinea. It is spoken in Walio village () of Tunap/Hunstein Rural LLG in East Sepik Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambunti Rural LLG
Ambunti Rural LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Various Sepik languages are spoken in the LLG. Wards *01. Ambunti *02. Bangus ( Yelogu language speakers) *03. Waskuk ( Kwoma language speakers) *04. Beglam ( Kwoma language speakers) *05. Tangujamb ( Kwoma language speakers)Lambert-Brétière, Renée. 2018Landmarks and Kwoma identity In S. Drude, N. Ostler & M. Moser (eds.), ''Endangered languages and the land: Mapping landscapes of multilingualism'', Proceedings of FEL XXII/2018 (Reykjavík, Iceland), 19–25. London: FEL & EL Publishing. *06. Singiok *07. Amaki 1 *08. Ablatak *09. Waiwos *10. Bu-Ur *11. Warsei *12. Ambuken *13. Tauri *14. Oum 1 *15. Oum 2 *16. Sanapian (Chenapian language speakers) *17. Hauna (Pei language speakers) *18. Waskuk (Washkuk / Kwoma language speakers) *19. Kupkain *20. Swagap 1 (Sogap / Nggala language speakers) *21. Baku *22. Yessan ( Yessan language speakers) *23. Prukunawi *24. Yambun *25. Malu *26. Yer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambunti
Ambunti is a town in Ambunti-Dreikikier District of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea. It has a population of 2,110. The town serves as a gateway to April Salome Forest Management Area. PlacesMap.net The patrol base at Ambunti featured in the 1971 documentary '' A Blank on the Map''. The Middle Sepik Languages
The Middle Sepik languages comprise diverse groups of Sepik languages spoken in northern Papua New Guinea. The Middle Sepik grouping is provisionally accepted by Foley (2018) based on shared i ...
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Ambunti-Dreikikier District
Ambunti-Dreikikier District (sometimes spelled Ambunti-Drekikier District) is a district of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea. It is one of the six administrative districts that make up the province. April Salome Forest Management Area is located in the district. ''The National'' June 22, 2010 See also *Districts of Papua New Guinea
This page is a list of districts of Papua New Guinea.
Administrative divisions
On the highest level, Papua New Guinea is divided into 4 regions, which are Highlands, Islands, Momase, and Southern regions.
Below, Papua Ne ...
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