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  1. History of Papua New Guinea

    The prehistory of Papua New Guinea can be traced to about 50,000–60,000 years ago, when people first migrated towards the Australian continent. The written history began when European navigators first sighted New Guinea in the early part of the 17th century. Wikipedia

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  2. britannica.com

    4 days agoLearn about the island country of Papua New Guinea, its diverse peoples, languages, and natural features. Explore its history from prehistoric settlement to colonial rule and independence, and its challenges and opportunities as a modern nation.
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  4. en.wikipedia.org

    Papua New Guinea[ note 1 ][ 13 ][ note 2 ] is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. It has a land border with Indonesia to the west and neighbours Australia to the south and the Solomon Islands to the east.
  5. png-data.sprep.org

    Module 3.3 Papua New Guinea History - an overview This module aims to provide students with a broad overview of the social, cultural and political developments which have occurred in Papua New Guinea from pre-history to independence.
  6. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 16, 2024Papua New Guinea's history is marked by its journey from ancient indigenous cultures through colonization and wartime struggle to modern independence and ongoing development, all within a rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
  7. historycentral.com

    In 1972, the name of the territory was changed to Papua New Guinea. Elections in 1972 resulted in the formation of a ministry headed by Chief Minister Michael Somare, who pledged to lead the country to self-government and then to independence. Papua New Guinea became self-governing in December 1973 and achieved independence on September 16, 1975.

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