Eastern Highlands Province, Mountain province in Papua New Guinea.
The Eastern Highlands Province extends across 11,157 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring numerous valleys and peaks throughout its landscape.
The province gained formal administrative status in 1966 and developed into a structured system with eight electoral districts and a governing body.
Different indigenous groups maintain their traditions through events like the Goroka Show, where tribes display their music, dances, and ceremonial practices.
Visitors reach the province through Goroka Airport or the Highlands Highway, which connects the region to other major cities in Papua New Guinea.
The Asaro people create distinctive mud masks used in traditional ceremonies, representing an enduring element of local cultural expression.
Location: Papua New Guinea
Inception: 1966
Capital city: Goroka
Shares border with: Gulf Province, Morobe Province, Chimbu Province, Madang Province
Website: http://easternhighlands.com.pg
GPS coordinates: -6.50000,145.66667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:46
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