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Two PNGDF soldiers, walking away from the camera. The soldier on the left wears PNGDF Kumul; the soldier on the right wears the 'Kuni' version of Kumul 2. Field trials of this new camouflage pattern commenced in December 2007. [Image: Robmos Defence Industries (PNG) Ltd.]

National flag: Independent State of Papua New Guinea

Papua Niugini

Papua New Guinea
Independent State of Papua New Guinea

The Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands. It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, in a region defined since the early 19th century as Melanesia. Its capital, and one of its few major cities, is Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea is one of the most diverse countries on Earth, with over 850 indigenous languages and at least as many traditional societies, out of a population of just under 6 million.

The country's geography is similarly diverse and, in places, extremely rugged. A spine of mountains runs the length of the island of New Guinea, forming a populous highlands region. Dense rainforests can be found in the lowland and coastal areas. This terrain has made it difficult for the country to develop transportation infrastructure. In some areas, planes are the only mode of transport.

After being ruled by three external powers since 1884, Papua New Guinea gained its independence from Australia in 1975.

camouflage patterns of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea

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