Exploring Papua New Guinea: Western New Guinea, Spirit Houses, and the Sepic River

Exploring Papua New Guinea: Western New Guinea, Spirit Houses, and the Sepic River

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Geography, Science

6th Grade - Professional Development

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The video explores the island of New Guinea, divided into Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea, controlled by Indonesia. It highlights Papua New Guinea's cultural diversity, with 840 languages and a rural lifestyle dominated by customary communities. The capital, Port Moresby, is a major urban center. Spirit houses, significant in Southeast Asian culture, are also found here. The Sepic River, the longest in New Guinea, is discussed, emphasizing its geographical and ecological importance.

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What are the two parts of the island of New Guinea?

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What is the western half of New Guinea called?

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What percentage of Papua New Guinea's population lives in urban areas?

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What is a spirit house and where can it be found?

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What is the length of the Sepic River?

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