Fun facts about Port Moresby
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Port Moresby was named in honor of Captain John Moresby's father, Fairfax Moresby.
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand.
From the “History” section
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Port Moresby is the driest place in New Guinea, with an average yearly rainfall of 898.8 millimetres.
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand.
From the “Climate” section
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The Motu Koita Assembly is the only entity of its kind in Papua New Guinea, representing the traditional landowners of Port Moresby.
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand.
From the “District, LLGs and suburbs” section
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Al Jazeera describes Port Moresby as 'one of the most dangerous cities in the world.'
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand.
From the “Crime” section
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The 2015 Pacific Games involved 24 countries from the Pacific regions competing in 28 sports events.
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand.
From the “Sports” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: MSchlauch · Public Domain