Chimbu or sometimes spelled as Simbu is a province located in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is called Kundiawa. Chimbu has a population of 400 000 est . The province has an area of 6,112 km² . The province is connected by the Highlands Highway and also has a airport at the capital. Districts
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Parliament Office National Parliament P O Parliament House WAIGANI, N.C.D Papua New Guinea Telephone: 3277640 Fax: 3277480 Email: pgamai.npps@gmail.com Electorate Office P O Box 192, Kundiawa, Simbu Telephone: 5351429 Fax: Email: General Information Administration Provincial headquarters: Daru/Kiunga Number of districts: 3 - Middle Fly, North Fly,South Fly Number of LLGs: 14 Number of wards: 290 About Western Western Province is the largest province in Papua New Guinea. It shares an international border with West Papua in Indonesia to the west and with Australia to the south. It is dominated in the north by the Hindenburg Range, while the Fly River runs through the south. Moderate incomes can be earned along the Fly River and near.Lake Murray from the sale of fish, food and crocodile skins. Elsewhere in the province, very low incomes can be earned from food, betel nut, animal skins, crocodiles and rubber. There is very little potential agricultural land. Royalties, wages and compensation from the Ok Tedi Mine also provide incomes in the province. Roads in the north connect Kiunga, Tabubil, the Ok Tedi Mine, Nomad and Lake Murray. Travel by canoe and outboard motor s more common along the many rivers in the province. There are some limited roads around Morehead in the south which do not connect to other major service centres. Gulf Provincial Flag Gulf Province General Information Administration Provincial headquarters: Kerema Number of districts: 2 - Kerema, Kikori Number of LLGs: 10 Number of wards: 150 About Gulf The Gulf of Papua dominates the centre of Gulf Province, which stretches along the southern coast of the mainland. The Great Papuan Plateau lies in the west of the province while a number of rivers including the Turama, Kikori and Purari all converge in a large delta area on the coast. The Albert and Stanithorp Ranges are in the east of the province. Some high incomes can be made from selling food and betel nut in the markets in Port Moresby, otherwise most incomes in the province are low to moderate. Some forestry operations and the Kikori-Kutubu Oil pipeline provide limited wages. Income-earning opportunities could increase with the Liquefied Natural Gas Project. A road runs from Kerema to Port Moresby, but the quality is poor between Kerema and Malalaua. Instead, many people use sea transport, often in dangerous conditions. New road developments around Kikori and leading up to Lake Kutubu in Southern Highlands will serve the planned Liquefied Natural Gas Project, which may increase transport infrastructure in the area National Capital District (NCD) General Information Administration Provincial headquarters: Port Moresby Number of electorates: 3 - Number of LLGs: n/a Number of wards: 12 About National Capital District The NCD is the administrative unit that encompasses the national capital of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby. While the administration of NCD is quite different to the Provincial Governments, for electoral purposes, is classified as the equivalent of a province, in that it has a Provincial Member, who becomes the Governor of the district. The NCD is separated into three open electorates, however these are not considered districts in the same administrative sense as the other open electorates of Papua New Guinea, due to the wide-ranging authority of the National District Capital Commission (NCDC). The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) is the administrative authority and operates under the National Capital District Commission Act. This law establishes the NCDC a governing body for the purpose of providing municipal services to the entire city.
The provincial member is Mr. Alphonse Moroi, of the Rural Development Party. This is his second term.People living near Bereina can earn a high income from the sale of food and betel nut, while those in reasonable proximity to Port Moresby can earn moderate incomes selling food and other goods at markets. People in the more remote areas of Goilala and Abau have low potential environments and earn low incomes. Many people commute to earn non-agricultural wage incomes in and around Port Moresby. A road runs along the length of the province, and areas around Port Moresby are also well served by roads. Another road leads up to the Sogeri Plateau and the start of the Kokoda
Track. However, Goilala district and the east of Abau district have very few roads. Milne Bay Province takes in the land at the extreme eastern end of Papua New Guinea together with seven groups of islands, the Trobriand, Woodlark, Laughlan, Louisiade Archipelago, the Conflict Group, the Samarai Group and the D'Entrecasteaux Group. The names come from a variety of explorers from as early as 1660 when D'Entrecasteaux sailed through and left his name behind. Over the years, missionaries, miners, and traders in pearls, scientists and Japanese and American warships have visited Milne Bay Province. During the war Milne Bay became a huge naval base through which hundreds of thousands of servicemen passed. Today thousands of tourists arrive to enjoy diving around the wreckage left behind from the war. There are 160 named islands and 500 cays and atolls scattered over 250,000 square kilometres of ocean. In many parts of Milne Bay, the reefs are characterised by dramatic drop-offs, clefts and overhangs. The most comfortable way to enjoy Milne Bay diving is aboard one of the liveaboard dive boats based out of Alotau, the provincial headquarters. The 60 foot MV "Chertan,' can comfortably accommodate up to 14 divers. Built in 1992, it is equipped with the latest electronic equipment, video and stereo systems. The MV "Telita" was Papua New Guinea's first live-aboard dive boat and was designed specifically as a live-aboard diving vessel. It has five twinberth abins; sophisticated electronic equipment, a bar, video, stereo, a well equipped library and a charging console for photographers. Alotau, spectacularly sited on the edge of Milne Bay is a good base for visiting the outlying islands. Fergusson Island has an active thermal region, hot springs, bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and volcanoes. Misima Island was the scene of a 1930's gold rush from which a major mine has now been developed. Woodlark Island is populated by people of Melanesian ancestry. The islanders are renowned for their expertly crafted wood carvings. One of the best locations to enjoy the charms of the friendly and peace loving Milne Bay people is the Trobriand Islands. Their unique social system is dominated by hereditary chieftains who continue to wield tremendous power and influence, although inheritances and lines of power are passed through the female side of the family. From June - August the Milamala yam harvest festival is held. The Milamala starts with a procession of men carrying the newly harvested yams from the garden storage hut to the village yam houses while the women ahead sing and dance. During the festival time, traditional rites are observed, It was from Malinowski's anthropological studies of the customs and sexual practices during this time that The Trobriand's became known as "The Islands of Love". The Trobriand Islanders will offer for sale their beautifully carved walking sticks, figurines, fish and turtle-shaped bowls made from local timbers including the much sought after ebony. Fresh water caves are found all over Kiriwina Island, Near Matawa Village there are several deep limestone caves housing burial antiquities and skeletal remains. At Wawela there is a beautiful curving beach on a cool, deep lagoon. The village children fishing from their outrigger canoes are happy to give visitors a ride out to the reef to enjoy snorkelling. Visitors should bring their own snorkel or dive gear to Kiriwina as availability at the lodges is not constant. Milne Bay Province General Information Administration Provincial headquarters: Alotau Number of districts: 4 - Number of LLGs: 16 Number of wards: 394 About Milne Bay Milne Bay Province covers the southern tip of Papua New Guinea's mainland, from the end of the Owen Stanley Ranges to the coastal plains, as well as many small and large island groups in the Coral and Solomon Seas. While people near Alotau and in the Trobriand Islands can earn moderate incomes from fish, food and betel nut, the rest of the province earns low incomes. Oil palm provides some income, however, the closure of Misima Goldmine has reduced incomeearning opportunities. Good roads service the provincial capital of Alotau and run to North and East Capes as well as inland, however, areas on the southern and northern coasts of the mainland remain quite isolated. The islands rely predominantly on dinghy and canoe transport and some commercial and passenger shipping. Only Kiriwina Island has serviceable roads. Over a day’s travel is needed from the more remote islands to reach a service centre. Few people would expect to find fjords in Papua New Guinea. The Tufi area on the south east coast of Oro Province is one of PNG's best kept secrets. Situated on Cape Nelson, Tufl is a spectacular place to visit. Cape Nelson, jutting out into the Solomon Sea, was formed by the eruption of three volcanoes, whose fast flowing lava created the rias, or fjords. Unlike the fjords of Scandinavia, the water is always warm and the sheltered bays are home to stunning coral formations and tropical marine life. The fjords are over 90 metres deep and rise vertically out of the water to over 150 metres. Wide entrances are protected by reefs and they funnel into the mountainside where mangroves form a canopy over narrow waterways. The vertical faces of the gorge are covered with moss and orchids and waterfalls cascade directly into the sea. Although the main attraction is diving, there are plenty of options at Tufi bushwalking, deep sea fishing, windsurfing, swimming, canoe trips or just lazing on the white sandy beaches. Wander among the villages or go to the open market and see the handcrafted pottery, jewellery and tapa cloth that are typical of the region. Tapa cloth is made from the beaten bark of the paper mulberry tree and decorated with exotic designs in natural earth colours. In October every year there is a Tapa Cloth Festival. Other festivals held locally are Martyrs Day and the Korata Church Day. The province is also the home of the largest butterfly in the world, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing, which has a wingspan of 30cm. With the diminishing rainforest, this species is unfortunately fast becoming extinct. There are a number of village guest houses which offer comfortable accommodation and will arrange fishing, diving and coral viewing excursions. The Tufi Dive Resort, perched on the side of a fjord has mountain views up and out to sea. It is constructed of bush materials and decorated with carvings and artefacts from around the country. Oro Province has a history of drama, from the early gold rush days to the devastating Pacific campaign of World War 2. The northern end of the Kokoda Trail terminates at the village of Kokoda and from here to the coast, and around the beaches of Buna and Gona, some of the most violent and bitter fighting of World War 2 took place. It is estimated that over 15,000 Japanese soldiers died on the Kokoda Track. The area is still littered with war relics and at jiropa Plantation on the Buna Road, there is a Japanese plaque commemorating their dead. Not long after the war Mt Lamington erupted, wiping out the district headquarters at Higaturu and killing nearly 3,000 people. Today the provincial capital is located a safe distance from the volcano, at Popondetta. Mt Lamington is a favourite climb for bushwalkers. There are road links between Popondetta, Tufi, loma, Kira, Kokoda and Afore with PMV buses travelling regularly between the districts. Oro Province is served by Air Niugini, Airlines PNG and other third level airlines, with flights to Popondetta and Tufi. General Information Administration Provincial headquarters: Popondetta Number of districts: 2 - Ijivitari, Sohe Number of LLGs: 9 Number of wards: 162 About Oro Oro Province covers the northern side of the Owen Stanley Ranges and a stretch of coastline from Cape Ward Hunt in the north to Collingwood Bay in the south. It includes the village of Kokoda near the eastern border with Central Province, as well as Cape Nelson and the coastal fjords near Tufi on the coast. High incomes can be earned in the Kokoda Valley from oil palm, cocoa and fresh food. More moderate incomes from oil palm can be earned near the coast. Some wage employment is also available in Popondetta. Elsewhere in the province incomes are very low. A road runs from Popondetta to Kokoda and another to Afore. Otherwise there are very few roads in the province. Coastal communities rely on dinghy and canoe transport. Very remote communities in this province must walk long distances over mountainous terrain to reach roads that continue to service centres. Morobe Province is located on the North Eastern part of Papua New Guinea. The Province is on northeast coast of Papua New Guinea takes its name from former German capital Morobe, southeast of the present provincial capital, Lae City. POPULATION The Province with a population of approximately 500,000 is divided into nine districts Bulolo, Finschhafen, Huon, Kabwum, Lae, Markham, Menyamya, Nawaeb, Tewae/Siassi and; 230 distinct languages are spoken. BORDER The province shares common boarders with Madang, Eastern Highlands, Gulf, West New Britain, Central and Oro Provinces. Lae is the center of PNG and is the provincial capital and the second largest city in the country. It is situated at the mouth of Markham River and the start of the Highlands Highway. The Markham river valley runs through the center of the province. The province is characterized by rough terrain to gentle slopes and flat plains. The main mountain chain includes the Huon Peninsula, Sarawaged with the highest point (at 4,425 m above sea level) the Rowlinson range to the north and the Owen Stanley Range to the South. GEOGRAPHY The major river system includes the Markham and the Waria rivers, which are two of the ten fastest flowing rivers in the country. The other notable rivers that have potential for hydroelectric scheme development are the Watut, Mongi, Masaweng, Paiawo, Maiama and Franscisco rivers. The climate is and extremely humid as a result of high mountains and deep valleys. More than 5,080 mm of rainfall is recorded annually in Lae. The provincial map above shows main centres of the 9 major districts in the Morobe Province. LAND The total landmass including the sea area of the province is 34,650.6 square kilometres which is the largest in PNG. The total land area is 33,931.6 square kilometres and the maritime area is 719 square kilometres. The province can be grouped into three main geographic areas, namely the coastal, island and mountain areas; and finally, the river and valley areas. The coastline of the province extends to approximately 402km from the south and southeast to the north and northeast. Lae is the main industrial centre in the country, and is vibrant with many different commercial activities. It serves as the distribution port for all Highlands provinces including Madang for imported merchandise. A new Tahiyo Cement Factory was opened in 1993 and two fish canneries were opened since 1996 to add to the many industries, which have flourished over the years in Lae providing many employment opportunities to the people. The current development of Malahang Industrial Centre will open up more opportunities for new businesses to start. Other industries operating in Morobe Province include mining, especially in the Wau and Mumeng areas, timber, fishing, and tourism. Gold and timber are Morobe’s leading exports. ECONOMY Whilst Morobe boasts a great economic potential, it is still very much underdeveloped for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is dominated by the exploitation of primary products, such as agriculture, forestry, and mining and to a lesser extent fishing. Agriculture remains the dominant sector. There are three types of agriculture production namely, traditional subsistence, smaller holder cash crop generating and large-scale plantations. (Adopted from Morobe Provincial Population Action Plan 2005-2010 p5) About 452.3 hectares of land throughout the province is under cultivation by subsistence (farming) agriculture; coffee is the largest cash crop followed by cocoa, cardamom, coconut, rice and chillies. Livestock development is dominant in the rich Markham Valley with some development in the Wau and Bulolo District. Forty percent (40%) of the country’s beef supply and the country’s largest chicken production are in Morobe. There is also large-scale crocodile farming in the province. Morobe is experiencing an increase in hotel development and tourism industries. Districts
Provincial Capital is: Lae (second biggest city in PNG) The most popular location in Papua New Guinea for divers, Madang Province consists of reef-fringed lowlands backed by some of the most rugged mountains in Papua New Guinea and offshore volcanic islands. Colourful Madang township has been called the "prettiest town in the South Pacific". It's peninsula setting is a show-place of parks, waterways, luxuriant shade trees and sparkling tropical islands. Although small, the town has modern urban facilities, including hotels, department stores, markets and artifact shops. There are five hotels in Madang - The Madang Resort Hotel, Smugglers Inn, Jais Aben Resort, Malolo Plantation Resort and Madang Lodge Motel, all of which provide excellent facilities. There are a few budget guesthouses and lodges around Madang and some small village guesthouses on several of the islands on Madang lagoon. The area is world famous for its coral reefs and superb visibility making diving good all year round. There is a variety of easily accessible places to dive, an abundance of reef and pelagic fish, dramatic drop offs, shells and soft and hard corals. Those who like diving on wrecks will find the reefs liberally dotted with sunken ships. Hansa Bay, the resting-place for at least 34 Japanese ships, is within striking distance up the coast. Ships lie in shallow water and are now covered in corals and fish. Jais Aben Resort, just outside Madang, is a combination research station and resort hotel specially catering for divers. Diving instruction in Madang is available at Jais Aben Resort, Madang Resort Hotel and Smugglers Inn. Game fishing is a popular sport and the coastal currents around Madang Province carry sailfish, kingfisher, tuna, mackerel, barracuda, marlin, yellow fin and wahoo within 100 metres of the shore providing anglers with plenty of good sport. Fishing is especially good off the waters around Karkar and Bagabag islands. The two volcanic islands of Manam and Karkar have volcanic cones rising 1800 metres above sea level and provide a spectacular sight for visitors. A variety of local markets sell artifacts, shell jewelry, carvings and pottery. Tours can be arranged to visit the nearby villages of Bilbil and Yabob to see traditional clay pots being made or you can explore Madang Harbour with a morning harbour cruise. The South Coast road leads to the Balek Wildlife Sanctuary, which has strange fish-filled sulphurous caves, jungle walks, and hot springs. The Sanctuary was also location for filming scenes in the Pierce Brosnan movie "Robinson Crusoe". Madang hosts the Mabarosa Festival each year, a colourful display of dancing, singsings and bamboo bands. Papua New Guinea's largest tour operator, Melanesian Tourist Services (MTS) is located in Madang. They operate the MV "Melanesian Discoverer" and the Madang Resort Hotel. The "Melanesian Discoverer' is a luxury 42 passenger catamaran operating scheduled cruises from Madang, offering five day Sepik River cruises and one week cruises to the Trobriand Islands in Milne Bay Province. Madang is serviced by daily flights from Port Moresby via Lae and the Highlands and has a number of locally based third level airlines servicing small airstrips in the province. Helicopter charters can also be arranged. Madang is also linked by road to Lae and the Highland provinces. District District Capital LLG Name Bogia District Bogia Almami Rural Iabu Rural Yawar Rural
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