| Western Highlands Province | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Mount Hagen |
| Districts | List Dei District Mount Hagen District Mul-Baiyer District Tambul-Nebilyer District |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Paias Wingti 2012- |
How many districts are in Western Highlands?
four
Western Highlands Province covers the Jimi, Wahgi, Baiyer, Lai, Kaugel and Nebilyer valleys. It also includes the Hagen Range, the Kubor Range and the mountains of the Sepik- Wahgi Divide that run through the entire province. The province has four (4) districts and 15 LLGs.
How many tribes are there in the West Highlands province?
Mount Hagen Cultural Show
It draws representatives of over 100 tribes, mainly from the Western Highlands Province and the Highlands Region, which makes it one of the largest and most diverse cultural festivals in the country.
What is the town of Western Highlands in PNG?
Mount Hagen
Mount Hagen, capital of Western Highlands Province, has the air of a frontier town, with its flatroofed modern buildings, some two or three stories high, and its wide, dusty roads thronged with incomers from the surrounding villages.
How many districts are in the Southern Highlands?
five districts
There are five districts in the province. Each district has one or more Local Level Government (LLG) areas.
Where are the Western Highlands?
The Western Highlands are a lush and beautiful mountainous region in Guatemala, stretching from the outskirts of Antigua to the Mexican border. The region is defined by two main features: the Sierra Madre, a mountain range of volcanoes on its south side, and the tall mountain ranges that form the northern side.
How many districts are in the Eastern Highlands Province?
eight districts
Eastern Highlands Province comprises eight districts with 24 LLGs. Population in 2000 was 579,825 with a growth rate of 2.6%. The province accounted for 8.0% of PNG’s total population.
What is the capital of Western Highlands?
Mount Hagen
Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen. The province covers an area of 4,300 km², and there are 254,227 inhabitants (2000 census), making the Western Highlands the most densely populated province (apart from the National Capital District).
What is the native language of Western Highlands province?
Melpa (also written Medlpa) is a Papuan language spoken by about 130,000 people predominantly in Mount Hagen and the surrounding district of Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
Who is the current governor for Western Highlands province?
| Western Highlands Province | |
|---|---|
| Districts | List Dei District Mount Hagen District Mul-Baiyer District Tambul-Nebilyer District |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Paias Wingti 2012- |
| Area |
Which tribe is the oldest in Ghana?
The Guang are believed to have been the earliest inhabitants of Ghana; now, the tribe encompasses around 26 ethnic groups.
Which tribe is the largest tribe in West Africa?
The Yoruba living almost exclusively in Nigeria’s South West number over 40 million so are comfortably the largest tribe in the whole of West Africa. The huge conurbation of Lagos is primarily Yoruba with the people still recognizable as from a specific tribe simply on language.
How many districts are there in PNG?
There are 22 provinces, the national capital area of Port Moresby, the autonomous region of Bougainville and 89 districts. Local governments are called local-level governments (LLGs).
What are the 4 regions in PNG?
- Highlands Region.
- Islands Region.
- Momase Region.
- Southern Region.
How many tribes does PNG have?
It is home to around 312 different tribes, including some uncontacted peoples. The central mountainous region of Papua is home to the highland peoples, who practice pig husbandry and sweet potato cultivation.
What LGA is Southern Highlands?
Wingecarribee Shire
Southern Highlands (New South Wales)
| Southern Highlands New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Location | 110 km (68 mi) South-West of Sydney CBD 140 km (87 mi) North-East of Canberra |
| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee Shire |
| Region | Capital Country |
| State electorate(s) | • Goulburn • Kiama |
What is the LGA for Bowral?
Wingecarribee Shire
Bowral
| Bowral New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Location | 132 km (82 mi) SW of Sydney 5 km (3 mi) SW of Mittagong 169 km (105 mi) NE of Canberra 73 km (45 mi) W of Wollongong |
| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee Shire |
| Region | Southern Highlands |
| County | Camden |
What LGA is Mittagong?
Wingecarribee
Mittagong
| Mittagong New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Location | 125 km (78 mi) from Sydney 6 km (4 mi) from Bowral |
| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee |
| Region | Southern Highlands |
| County | Camden |
What is the difference between Eastern Highlands and Western Highlands?
1)Western himalayas is higher than the eastern himalayas. 2)Eastern himalayas receive more rains than the western himalayas and are thus more greener too. 4)The western himalayas is broader from south to north than the eastern himalayas. 5)The eastern himalayas is more prone to earthquakes and landslides.
Where is North West Highlands located?
Scotland
The North-West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the far north west of Scotland. The area encompasses some of the finest mountain and coastal landscapes in Britain and contains a wealth of geology.
What are the north western highlands known as?
Range of hill and mountains called Pennines separates North West England from Yorkshire and North East England. The Pennines is called the Backbone of England.