Western New Guinea
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The Regencies in 2001 were: Biak Numfor; Fakfak (Fak-Fak); Jayapura; Jayawijaya; Manokwari; Merauke; Mimika; Paniai; Sorong; Timka; Wamena; and Yapen Waropen.
[edit] Katutubu
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
[edit] External links
- Free West Papua
- Extensive Library, some material written by Lani (highland) tribespeople
- PapuaWeb
- "Human Abuse in West Papua - Application of Law to Genocide"
- West Papua Information Kit (Govt. and NGO reports, news items 1949-69 and contemporary)
- Map showing the three new provinces
- Declassified US documents on "Act of free choice"
- Papua Press Agency
- Papuan Independence Organisations
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