Western Highlands (Papua New Guinea)
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| Western Highlands | |
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| Capital: | Mount Hagen |
| Area: | 8,500 km² (17th) |
| Districts: | Anglimp-South Waghi District Dei District Mount Hagen District Mul-Baiyer District Jimi District North Waghi District Tambul-Nebilyer District |
| Population: (as of 2000) |
440,025 (3rd) |
| Population Density: | 51.8 |
| Governor: (since 2007) |
Tom Olga |
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 Map of Papua New Guinea highlighting Western Highlands |
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Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen. The province covers an area of 8,500 km², and there are 440,025 inhabitants (2000 census), making the Western Highlands one of the most densely populated provinces. Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands. Mount Wilhelm, the tallest mountain in Papua New Guinea, is on the border of the Western Highlands.
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