Milne Bay Province, Province with 160 islands in Papua New Guinea.
The territory spans over 14,345 square kilometers of land and 252,990 square kilometers of sea, containing numerous inhabited islands across the region.
The Battle of Milne Bay in 1942 marked a significant military campaign where Australian forces established HMAS Ladava base during World War II.
The region maintains 48 distinct languages from the Eastern Malayo-Polynesian branch, with communities practicing wood carving, canoe making, and traditional basket weaving.
Domestic flights connect Alotau with Port Moresby, while ferries and boats provide transportation between the various islands within the province.
Fergusson Island contains active thermal areas with natural hot springs, mud pools, and geysers, presenting natural geological formations in the region.
Location: Papua New Guinea
Capital city: Alotau
Shares border with: Central Province, Oro Province
Address: Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
GPS coordinates: -10.25000,150.00000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:35
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