Papua New Guinea Essentials

Papua New Guinea’s interior and capital are defined by dramatic topography and ancient history. This collection features Mount Wilhelm, the country’s highest peak at 4,509 meters, and Mount Giluwe, a massive extinct volcano. The Kuk Early Agricultural Site in the Wahgi Valley offers a look at 9,000 years of agricultural evolution as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Port Moresby, the University of Papua New Guinea’s Waigani Campus represents the nation's educational center, while the Salus structure provides a unique architectural landmark in the Morobe region.