Papua Region
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| Papua Region | |
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| Region | |
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| Country |
 Papua New Guinea |
| Largest city | Port Moresby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 202,542 km2 (78,202 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 852,408 |
| • Density | 4.2/km2 (11/sq mi) |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
Papua Region is one of four regions of Papua New Guinea. The region includes the national capital Port Moresby.
Subdivision
The Region is administratively divided into six provinces:
- Central Province
- Gulf Province
- Milne Bay Province
- Northern Province (Oro)
- Western (Fly) Province
- National Capital District
See also
- Papua (disambiguation)
- Provinces of Papua New Guinea
- Territory of Papua
- Territory of Papua and New Guinea
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Coordinates: 7°55′S 145°50′E / 7.917°S 145.833°E
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