New Guinea location on the Indonesia map

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This map shows where New Guinea is located on the Indonesia Map.

Author: Ontheworldmap.com


New Guinea, the world's second-largest island after Greenland, spans 303,381 square miles (785,753 square kilometers), with the western portion (Papua and West Papua provinces) belonging to Indonesia. This region hosts remarkable biodiversity, including hundreds of unique bird species and the rare tree kangaroo. The island's topography features the dramatic Snow Mountains range, containing Puncak Jaya, the highest peak between the Himalayas and Andes. The Indonesian portion of New Guinea contains vast natural resources, including the world's largest gold mine, Grasberg. Indigenous Papuan cultures, numbering over 250 distinct ethnic groups, maintain traditional lifestyles and customs, including elaborate ceremonies and traditional dress.



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Last Updated: December 06, 2024