Vanimo
Vanimo is the capital of Sandaun Province (West Sepik) in north-westernmost Papua New Guinea and of Vanimo-Green River District. It is located on a peninsula close to the border with Indonesia, nearest to Jayapura, the capital city of Papua (province).
Its Holy Cross Pro-Cathedral is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vanimo.
Its Holy Cross Pro-Cathedral is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vanimo.
Map - Vanimo
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Country - Papua_New_Guinea
Flag of Papua New Guinea |
At the national level, after being ruled by three external powers since 1884, including nearly 60 years of Australian administration starting during World War I, Papua New Guinea established its sovereignty in 1975. It became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1975 with Elizabeth II as its queen. It also became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations in its own right.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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PGK | Papua New Guinean kina | K | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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EN | English language |
HO | Hiri Motu language |