Manokwari, Capital regency in West Papua, Indonesia.
Manokwari is a regency on the coast of New Guinea in West Papua with mountainous terrain in the western areas and flatter zones near the shore. The area spans across a large landscape combining highland terrain with access to the sea.
The region was reached by European traders in the late 1700s who sought spices and controlled commerce there. Later, other powers took control and reshaped local governance in fundamental ways.
The community maintains strong ties to traditional ways of living and local tribal customs that remain visible in daily life. These connections shape how people interact with each other and with their surroundings.
The regency is divided into several administrative areas that span different landscapes and coastal zones. Visitors should be ready for varying weather conditions, as the mountains and sea influence the local climate.
The bay provides natural harbors that have supported both maritime and agricultural activities for centuries. This combination of sea and land makes the region an important intersection for different economic pursuits.
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