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2 days ago · Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: Guinea Ecuatorial; French: Guinée équatoriale; Portuguese: Guiné Equatorial), officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea (Spanish: República de Guinea Ecuatorial, French: République de Guinée équatoriale, Portuguese: República da Guiné Equatorial), is a country on the west coast of Central Africa, with an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi).
4 days ago · A massive landslide struck six villages in Papua New Guinea's highlands Friday, local officials said, with many homes believed to be buried and scores of villagers feared dead.The disaster hit a ...
May 1, 2024 · Toroama had set a 2027 deadline for full independence from Papua New Guinea, after a 2019 referendum in which nearly 98 percent of the population voted in favor. But the result remains subject to ...
May 12, 2024 · In 1971, Papua New Guinea changed its name from Territory of Papua and New Guinea to Papua New Guinea. Did Germany Colonise Samoa? Yes, Germany colonized Samoa. It was the last German colonial acquisition in the Pacific before World War I. What happened in 1971 in PNG? In 1971, Papua New Guinea changed its name from Territory of Papua and New ...
6 days ago · Indonesia. Indonesia was formerly known as the Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies). Although Indonesia did not become the country’s official name until the time of independence, the name was used as early as 1884 by a German geographer; it is thought to derive from the Greek indos, meaning “India,” and nesos, meaning “island.”.
May 10, 2024 · Papua New Guinea is also home to a rich cultural heritage, with traditional art, music, and dance still a prominent part of everyday life in many parts of the country. The country is also famous for its unique wildlife, including the iconic bird of paradise, tree kangaroos, and numerous species of exotic birds.
5 days ago · Papua New Guinea The taro corm is a traditional staple crop for large parts of Papua New Guinea , with a domestic trade extending its consumption to areas where it is not traditionally grown. Taro from some regions has developed particularly good reputations with (for instance) Lae taro being highly prized.
