Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
Indian navy warship visits Port Moresby to join Papua New Guinea's 50th independence day celebrations.
Political features
- Location: Island country in Southwestern Pacific Ocean.
- Encompasses:
- Eastern half of New Guinea (2nd largest island).
- Bismarck Archipelago – New Britain, New Ireland, Admiralty Islands.
- Bougainville & Buka (part of Solomon Islands chain).
- Land Boundary: Indonesia on western side.
Geographical features
- Highest Peak: Mount Wilhelm (4,509 m) in Bismarck Range.
- Geological history shaped by collision of Australian Plate & Pacific Plate.