Curated OER
A Single Lucid Moment
Students examine a case study of contrasting values between cultures. They read and discuss a story of a family of Peace Corps volunteers in Papua New Guinea, write a response to the story, and write a script for a dramatization of the...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Papua New Guinea
Learn about religion in Papua New Guinea, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Stories
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Papua New Guinea
Learn about core health indicators in Papua New Guinea in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Papua New Guinea
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Relief Map
A relief map of the islands of Papua New Guinea showing both the mountainous regions and coastal plains. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Political Map
A political map of the islands of Papua New Guinea which shows the province borders, major cities, and highways.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Asia
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: The Foja Mountains of Indonesia: Exploring the Lost World
Explorers have been investigating an area of New Guinea, home of the Foja Mountains, for their unique biodiversity. The research took nearly 25 years and produced intriguing results. Take a look at the information learned and check out...
Other
Ocean Futures: Kids: Creature Feature: Pygmy Seahorse
Learn about this truly unique animal and where it can be found, in Papua New Guinea. Includes video.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Australia/oceania
Features a description of Oceania that although the smallest continent includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Micronesia. Click on any tab about the map to learn much information about its geography, symbols, natives, and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Papua New Guinea
Features a country profile of Papua New Guinea located in Oceania, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this Pacific Island nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Melanesians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Melanesians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Iatmul
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Iatmul of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Melpa
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Melpa of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Motu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Motu people of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Papua New Guinea
A great resource for general information about Papua New Guinea from the CIA World Factbook. Includes geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Small Political Map
A small political map that clearly shows the islands that make up Papua New Guinea. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ambum Stone
The Ambum Stone is prized above all others not only for its age-it is one of the oldest of all sculptures made in Oceania-but also for its highly detailed sculptural qualities. View pictures and read about the history and mysteries...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Malangan
Malangan express many complex religious and philosophical ideas. They are principally concerned with honoring and dismissing the dead,but they also act as an affirmation of the identity of clan groups. View pictures and descriptions of...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Abelam
Learn about the culture of the Abelam people of Papua New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Banaro
Learn about the culture of the Banaro people of Papua New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Asmat
Learn about the culture of the Asmat people of New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.