Papua New Guinea

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Recently, as part of the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Papua New Guinea, the Indian Navy Band participated in the grand Military Tattoo at Port Moresby. 

About Papua New Guinea

• It is an island nation in Oceania located in southwestern Pacific Ocean. 
• Its neighbors are: Indonesia to the west; Australia to the south and Solomon Islands to the south-east.
• It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, Bismarck Sea, Solomon Sea, Coral Sea, Torres Strait and Gulf of Papua.
• Capital City: Port Moresby

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Geographical Features of Papua New Guinea

• It has several volcanoes and is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.
• Much of the island nation is mountainous and covered in tropical rainforests. 
• Highest Point: The highest point of Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm – at an elevation of 14,793 ft (4,509 m).
• Rivers: Sepik River and Fly River
• Volcano: Rabaul Caldera is its most active volcano.
• Papua New Guinea’s rainforests are rich in biodiversity, housing rare species such as birds of paradise, tree kangaroos, and the Queen Alexandra’s birdwing butterfly.

Government Structure of Papua New Guinea

• The country is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the Commonwealth.
• The British monarch, represented by a governor-general, is head of state, and the Prime Minister is head of government.

Source: PIB