Milne Bay
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[edit] Milne Bay - Papua New Guinea
One of the most beautiful regions in Papua New Guinea is the Milne Bay Province. Located at the eastern most tip of the Papua New Guinea mainland, it expands outwards and encompasses some of the most beautiful and remote tropical island groups in the world.
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[edit] Quick Facts
- Land area: 16,202 sq km
- Sea area: 252,990 sq km
- Average Rainfall per.year: 2533mm
- Islands and atolls: There are more than 600 islands (with only about 160 inhabited islands !)
- Population: Total: 210,000
- Languages: There are about 52 different languages.
- Main Exports: Palm Oil, Copra, Coffee, Cocoa, Forest & Marine Products, and Minerals.
- Average Per capita income: K758 per year.
For administration, there are four Districts :
- Alotau
- Esa'ala: Fergusson, Normanby, Dobu and Sanaroa islands
- Kiriwina/Goodenough: the Trobriand group of islands and Goodenough island.
- Samarai/Murua: Samarai, Engineer Group, Louisiade Archipelago and Woodlark islands.
[edit] Geography
Milne Bay extends from south-eastern tip of the Papua New Guinea mainland. It consists of mostly island groups, with abundant and spectacular coral reef systems. Most of the population of Milne Bay live beside the sea and derive their day to day living directly from it.
[edit] Religion
Christianity (Mainly Catholic and Uniting churches) are the main forms of religion throughout Milne Bay although traditional beliefs and customs also are a large part of daily life.
[edit] Communication
There are 2 banks here with 3 ATM's (Not 24hr and sometimes not working). Westpac has 1 ATM and the Bank of South Pacific has 2. Obtaining cash through your credit card is often (But not always) possible but may require your passport for ID.
There is a fledgling internet cafe here as well (Dial up only) that charges about 6 kina for 15 minute blocks, that's about say $2.80 AUD (2008). Check the current exchange rate for Papua New Guinea.
Mobile phone service is available in Alotau, although it can be unreliable at times. Public phones are available at the Post Office, but are often very busy and a long wait can be in order.
[edit] Tourism
Try WildPNG for guided adventure tours in Milne Bay
