Papua (Noun)
Meaning
The southeastern part of Papua New Guinea.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The island's rugged terrain spans the southeastern part of Papua as well as the island's smaller neighboring islands.
- Before the island's division into modern-day countries, the indigenous population of Papua maintained their local customs and traditions for centuries.
- This portion of Papua received relatively little exposure due to inadequate roads, until major developments in transportation began to transform its infrastructure.
- Nestled at the foot of a mountain range in Papua lies one of the vast arrays of biodiverse bird species of Papua New Guinea.
- Major rivers such as the Fly and the Kikori have had a profound impact on the region, cutting through villages in Papua for thousands of years.