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The
Island of New Guinea in General New Guinea has an area of 304,980 square
miles, making it the second largest island in the
world, behind Greenland. Native animals of New
Guinea include crocodiles, tree kangaroos, and
such snakes as the death adder, the Papuan black,
and the taipan. The island also has many
bright-colored birds and butterflies. |
Independent
State of Papua New Guinea Total
Area 178,656 sq mi. Population
5,795,887. Capital Port Moresby. Independence
Achieved September 16, 1975. |
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