Papua New
National Anthem
Tribes and Traditions
Unique Geographical Facts:
-Officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea
-Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
-One of the most diverse countries on Earth, with many indigenous languages and at least as many traditional societies, although the population is just under 7 million
-Very rural, only 18% of its people living in urban centres
-Least explored, culturally and geographically, and many undiscovered species of plants and animals
-Divided into four regions 20 province, each province is divided into one or more districts
Economy:
Papua New Guinea is rich in natural resources but not exploited due to poor accessibility, difficult terrains, complex social system etc. remains under developed. Agriculture provides a subsistence livelihood for 85% of the population. Mineral deposits, including oil, copper, and gold, account for 72% of export earnings. The country also has a notable coffee industry.
Religion:
-The 2000 census showed 96% of citizens were members of a Christian church
-Non-traditional Christian churches and non-Christian religious groups are active throughout the country.
-Traditional religions, such as that of the Korowai, were often animist.
Culture:
It is estimated that more than a thousand different cultural groups exist in Papua New Guinea. Because of this diversity, many different styles of cultural expression have emerged; each group has created its own expressive forms in art, dance, weaponry, costumes, singing, music, architecture and much more.
Sports:
-Rugby(most popular)
-Football
-Rugby Union
-Aussie rules
-Cricket
*The country's national rugby league team usually plays against the Australian national rugby league team each year in Port Moresby.
Education:
-Most people are illiterate; especially women. Much of the education in the country is provided by church institutions.
-The four universities which were once colleges, were established recently after gaining government recognition.
O arise all you sons of this land,
Let us sing of our joy to be free,
Praising God and rejoicing to be
Papua New Guinea.
Chorus:
Shout our name from the mountains to seas
Papua New Guinea;
Let us raise our voices and proclaim
Papua New Guinea.
Now give thanks to the good Lord above
For His kindness, His wisdom and love
For this land of our fathers so free,
Papua New Guinea.
Chorus:
Shout again for the whole world to hear
Papua New Guinea;
We're independent and we're free,
Papua New Guinea.
Sent by Carlos Andr Pereira da Silva Branco
Source:
Wikipedia page of
Papua New Guinea
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