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Papua New Guinea is a country rich in natural resources but its wealth of
tradition, beauty and history is unparalleled in the Pacific. From the
magnificent beaches to the cool highlands, the world above water is equally
fascinating.
Take a breath of fresh, crisp mountain air 4,500 meters up at the base of Mount Wilhelm, the country’s highest peak.
Thirty eight of the forty three known species of exotic
Birds of Paradise are found in PNG together with countless butterflies and over 2,000 magnificent species of orchid. Beauty also lies in the people who still today, observe their delicate traditions and culture.
Papua New Guinea has the biggest land mass of all the island nations of the
region, covering 465,000 km2 and includes some 600 islands, atolls and coral
reefs that guard the nations coastline and unites 200 different and distinct
cultures and over 800 different languages.
Climate: Warm to hot and humid throughout the
year. Rainy season differs in each province. Generally the dry
months are May to November. Coastal temperatures are usually
25-30 degrees celsius.
Accommodation: good quality
comfortable 5 star hotels resorts to budget and backpackers
style.
Airlines: International: Air Niugini,
and Qantas Domestic: Air Niugini, airlink, Airlines of PNG,
Islands Nationair, Trans Nugini Airways, MAF, Regional
Air.
Entry requirements: Valid
Passport
Health: Anti-Malarial precautions are
recommended.
Currency:
Kina
Transport: Rental cars, local boats, taxis,
ferries and buses.
Language: Pidgeon and
English
For more information contact: Papua New
Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority. (contact details
below)
Address: Level 5, Pacific MMI Building, Champion Parade, P. O. Box 1291, Port Moresby NCD, Papua New Guinea
Tel: (675) 320 0211
Fax: (675) 320 0223
E-mail: info@pngtourism.org.pg
Website: www.pngtourism.org.pg
KENZO SHIMADA (AGENT)
Telephone: (81 3) 5216 3555
Fax: (81 3) 5216 3556
Email: kenzo@air-niugini.co.jp
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RUDIGER KNOSPE
Telephone: (49 69) 634095
Fax: (49 69) 631 3332
Email: png.tourism@t-online.de
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KERRY BYRD
Tel: (1 949) 7525440
Fax: (1 949) 4763741
Email: wantok@earthlink.net
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