Goroka Papua New Guinea, Complete Highlands Travel Guide
Goroka is the capital of Eastern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea, located in the country’s mountainous Highlands Region. Known for its cool climate, thriving coffee industry, vibrant markets, educational institutions, and rich cultural traditions, the...
Papua New Guinea Sago, The Palm, Process, Food, and Culture
Introduction Papua New Guinea sago is a traditional starch extracted from the soft inner pith of the sago palm, especially Metroxylon sagu. It does not come from the palm’s fruit; the usable starch is stored inside the trunk, then released through harvesting,...
Papua New Guinea Coconut, From Village Food to Copra Trade
Papua New Guinea coconut refers to coconuts grown and used throughout the country, especially in coastal, island, and lowland communities, where the palm provides food, drink, cooking ingredients, household materials, and income from products such as copra and coconut...
Orchids of Papua New Guinea, Native Species and Habitats
The orchids of Papua New Guinea form one of the most diverse orchid floras on Earth, with native orchids growing from coastal forests and warm tropical lowlands to mountain rainforests, cloud forests, mossy ridges, and high elevation grasslands. Across the wider...