Papua New Guinea (Capital: Port Moresby)
The country is hit by a massive landslide.
Political Boundaries
- An island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean along a Pacific Ring of Fire.
- Encompasses eastern half of New Guinea (world’s second largest island); Bismarck Archipelago; Bougainville and Buka and many small offshore islands.
- Stretches from just south of Equator to Torres Strait.
Geographical Features
- Situated along a Pacific Ring of Fire.
- Major rivers: Sepik, Fly, Strickland etc
- Highest peak: Mount Wilhelm