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Map showing West New Guinea region.
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Dutch expeditions in Netherlands New Guinea in 1916.
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The Morning Star, flag of West Papua.

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Map of former Irian Jaya Province showing major Papuan cities.

The Regencies in 2001 were: Biak Numfor; Fakfak (Fak-Fak); Jayapura; Jayawijaya; Manokwari; Merauke; Mimika; Paniai; Sorong; Timka; Wamena; and Yapen Waropen.

Katutubu

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Church in Kuala Kencana.

Western New Guinea is home to around 312 different tribes, including some uncontacted peoples.[1] The following are some of the most well-known:

  • Dani
  • Lani
  • Mee
  • Kamoro
  • Amungme
  • Sentani
  • Biak (Byak)
  • Bauzi
  • Asmat
  • Kombai
  • Korowai
  • Yali
  • Damal
  • Nduga

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