Papua New Guinea, in the southwestern Pacific, encompasses the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands. A country of immense cultural and biological diversity, it’s known for its beaches and coral reefs. Inland are active volcanoes, granite Mt. Wilhelm, dense rainforest and hiking routes like the Kokoda Trail. There are also traditional tribal villages, many with their own languages, resulting in some 850 languages spread throughout the country. Howwever, many of these are dying out as youngerr generations opt more for the lingua franca of Tok Pisin, or even English.
Here are some useful resources for keeping up to date with, or finding out about, the people and the land.