Nduga Regency, Administrative regency in Highland Papua, Indonesia.
Nduga is an administrative regency in Highland Papua consisting of 32 districts, with Kenyam serving as its main administrative center. The region is defined by steep mountains and dense forests covering the landscape throughout.
The regency was created in 2008 when it separated from Jayawijaya Regency, marking a new administrative division in the region. This reorganization aimed to improve local governance of the mountainous area.
Indigenous communities here maintain traditional ways of life through farming and hunting, passing down their own languages and customs across generations.
Getting around the region is limited by poor road infrastructure, so travel occurs mainly by air service and on foot using established trails. Plan for extended travel times and be prepared for the physical demands of mountain terrain.
The region is known for its extreme isolation and lack of transportation links, making it one of Indonesia's least accessible areas. This remoteness has helped preserve traditional ways of life better than in other parts of the country.
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