Papua (province)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/papua-province

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Papua (province)?1,060,550 (mid-2024 estimate)
2. What is the capital of Papua (province)?Jayapura
3. What language do people speak in Papua (province)?Bahasa Indonesia (official), numerous indigenous Papuan languages and dialects
4. What money is used in Papua (province)?Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
5. Which continent is Papua (province) in?Asia (geographically part of Oceania, administratively part of Indonesia)
6. What kind of government does Papua (province) have?Special Autonomous Province of Indonesia

Western New Guinea: The western half of the island of New Guinea, administered by Indonesia, known historically as Irian Jaya.
Cenderawasih Bay: A large gulf in Papua, Indonesia, recognized for its significant marine biodiversity, including a notable population of whale sharks.
Special Autonomous Status: A legal designation granting a province within Indonesia enhanced authority over its local governance and cultural affairs.
Whale Shark: The largest known species of fish, a gentle filter-feeder found in tropical and warm-temperate oceans worldwide.