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Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea during World War II.
Wewak
Papua New Guinea
Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the northern coast of the island of New Guinea. It is the largest town between Madang and Jayapura. It is the see city (seat) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wewak.
From the “History” section
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The site of the surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea is located at Cape Wom, directly west of the town center.
Wewak
Papua New Guinea
Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the northern coast of the island of New Guinea. It is the largest town between Madang and Jayapura. It is the see city (seat) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wewak.
From the “History” section
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Wewak International Airport was formerly a Japanese airfield and is still in use today.
Wewak
Papua New Guinea
Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the northern coast of the island of New Guinea. It is the largest town between Madang and Jayapura. It is the see city (seat) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wewak.
From the “History” section
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The old center of Wewak is situated on a small peninsula between the ocean and a coastal range of mountains.
Wewak
Papua New Guinea
Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the northern coast of the island of New Guinea. It is the largest town between Madang and Jayapura. It is the see city (seat) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wewak.
From the “Geography” section
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Wewak's climate is classified as tropical rainforest according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system.
Wewak
Papua New Guinea
Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the northern coast of the island of New Guinea. It is the largest town between Madang and Jayapura. It is the see city (seat) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wewak.
From the “Climate” section
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