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Morobe Province, Administrative province with industrial center in Papua New Guinea.

Morobe Province spans 33,705 square kilometers of diverse landscapes including highlands, mountains, valleys, coastal areas, and islands along the Huon Gulf.

The region gained prominence during German colonization in the late 1800s, when it became a center for trade and missionary activities.

The province contains 101 different language groups, with English and Tok Pisin serving as common languages in urban centers like Lae.

Visitors reach the province through domestic flights to Lae Airport from Port Moresby or by road transport via the Okuk Highway.

The Huon Peninsula within Morobe Province contains distinct montane ecological zones that support specific plant and animal populations.

Location: Papua New Guinea

Capital city: Lae

Shares border with: Oro Province, Central Province, Gulf Province, Eastern Highlands Province, Madang Province

GPS coordinates: -6.83333,146.66667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:16

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