With its tropical climate, using insect repellent is a must to keep those pesky mosquito-borne diseases at bay.

Provides an overview of Papua New Guinea, including key dates and facts about this Pacific nation. BBC Homepage. ... 1920s - A major gold find along the Bulolo river prompts another gold rush.

A new report traces exotic timber from Papua New Guinea, where illegal logging is common, via China to U.S. stores. 1:14 Related: This Furniture is Made Out of Mushrooms Click here to read the story.

At least 23 people have been killed as torrential rain and king tides wash away roads, homes and food gardens in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) highland and coastal regions. The dead, including a ...

Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern part of the world's second largest island and is prey to volcanic activity, earthquakes and tidal waves. Linguistically, it is the world's most diverse ...