Southern Highlands Province, Administrative province in Papua New Guinea.
Southern Highlands Province spans 15,089 square kilometers across mountainous terrain and includes the regional capital of Mendi and Lake Kutubu.
The province underwent significant territorial changes in 2012 when its northern districts separated to form the independent Hela Province.
The territory contains multiple indigenous groups spread across three geographic regions, speaking different languages including Hela, Foe Faso, and Biami.
The Highlands Highway connects the province to coastal towns, enabling trade and transportation of agricultural products like coffee and fresh produce.
Mount Giluwe, located at the border with Western Highlands Province, reaches 4,367 meters, making it Papua New Guinea's second highest peak.
Location: Papua New Guinea
Capital city: Mendi
Shares border with: Gulf Province, Western Province, Hela Province, Enga Province, Western Highlands Province, Jiwaka Province, Chimbu Province
GPS coordinates: -6.16667,143.33333
Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:31
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Youtefa Bridge
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Eborac Island Light
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Thursday Island Customs House
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Raun Raun Theatre
228.1 km
Coastwatchers Memorial Lighthouse
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Green Hill Fort Coastal Artillery
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Crater Mountain
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Trans-Fly Complex
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